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Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Marvin Mims Jr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Christian McCaffrey

+13.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Christian McCaffrey over Marvin Mims Jr. for Week 7 Standard: 16.8 projected points versus 2.9.

  • Christian McCaffrey: 16.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Marvin Mims Jr.: 0.4 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Christian McCaffrey
Why this pick?

Christian McCaffrey

Fortified16.8
ESPN16.6
Sleeper16.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Christian McCaffrey faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.3 fantasy points.

Marvin Mims Jr.

Fortified2.9
ESPN3.4
Sleeper3.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Marvin Mims Jr. faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Christian McCaffrey projects for 16.8 points in standard scoring, 13.9 more than Marvin Mims Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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