Should I start Colby Parkinson or DJ Herman this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Colby Parkinson

+4.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Colby Parkinson over DJ Herman for Week 7 Standard: 5.4 projected points versus 0.7.

Colby Parkinson: 4.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.
DJ Herman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Colby Parkinson

TE · LARStats & schedule

5.4FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

DJ Herman

RB · MIAStats & schedule

0.7FF projected

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Colby Parkinson

Fortified5.4

ESPN6.1

Sleeper4.0

FantasyPros—

Colby Parkinson faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

DJ Herman

Fortified0.7

ESPN—

Sleeper0.7

FantasyPros—

DJ Herman faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Colby Parkinson projects for 5.4 points in standard scoring, 4.7 more than DJ Herman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.