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Should I start Colby Parkinson or Julius Chestnut this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Colby Parkinson

+4.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Colby Parkinson over Julius Chestnut for Week 7 Standard: 5.0 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Colby Parkinson: 4.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.
  • Julius Chestnut: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against CLE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Colby Parkinson
Why this pick?

Colby Parkinson

Fortified5.0
ESPN5.3
Sleeper4.1
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Julius Chestnut

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Julius Chestnut faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Colby Parkinson projects for 5.0 points in standard scoring, 4.9 more than Julius Chestnut. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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