
Should I start Cole Kmet or Kenny Gainwell this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)
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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.
- Cole Kmet: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NE.
- Kenny Gainwell: 4.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

4.9FF projected
↑ +0.8 vs ESPN
Sun 1:00 PM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Cole Kmet
TE · CHIStats & schedule ›1.9FF projected
↑ +0.2 vs ESPN
Thu 8:15 PM ET
Why this pick?
Kenny Gainwell
Fortified4.9
ESPN4.1
Sleeper5.4
FantasyPros—
Kenny Gainwell faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.
Cole Kmet
Fortified1.9
ESPN1.7
Sleeper2.5
FantasyPros—
Cole Kmet faces NE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
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