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Should I start Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Mike Gesicki

+0.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Mike Gesicki over Colby Parkinson for Week 7 Standard: 5.6 projected points versus 5.0.

  • Colby Parkinson: 4.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.
  • Mike Gesicki: 8.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Mike Gesicki
Why this pick?

Mike Gesicki

Fortified5.6
ESPN4.5
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Mike Gesicki faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.2 fantasy points.

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%.

Mike Gesicki projects for 5.6 points in standard scoring, 0.6 more than Colby Parkinson. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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