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Should I start Cole Turner or Elijah Higgins this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Elijah Higgins

+2.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Elijah Higgins over Cole Turner for Week 7 Standard: 2.5 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Cole Turner: INJURY_RESERVE; 5% matchup reduction against NYJ.
  • Elijah Higgins: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Elijah Higgins
Why this pick?

Elijah Higgins

Fortified2.5
ESPN2.3
Sleeper1.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Elijah Higgins faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.

Cole Turner

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

Cole Turner faces NYJ in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%. INJURY_RESERVE

Elijah Higgins projects for 2.5 points in standard scoring, 2.5 more than Cole Turner. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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