FORTIFIED FANTASY

Week 72026 · Standard · THIS WEEK

Should I start Colston Loveland or Jacory Croskey-Merritt this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Colston Loveland: 6.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NE.
  • Jacory Croskey-Merritt: INJURY_RESERVE; 9.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Standard

Colston Loveland
Why this pick?

Colston Loveland

Fortified6.6
ESPN7.4
Sleeper5.8
FantasyPros—

Colston Loveland faces NE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 9.6 fantasy points. INJURY_RESERVE

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:52 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS ♛
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.
Scoring & lineup notes

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.

More Week 7 decisions

Still deciding on Colston Loveland?

TE · Week 7Colston Loveland or George Kittle?6.6 vs 11.6 projected · Compare the matchup ↗TE · Week 7Colston Loveland or Hunter Henry?6.6 vs 6.4 projected · Compare the matchup ↗TE · Week 7Colston Loveland or Pat Freiermuth?6.6 vs 6.8 projected · Compare the matchup ↗TE · Week 7Colston Loveland or Kyle Pitts Sr.?6.6 vs 6.3 projected · Compare the matchup ↗
RB · Week 7Jahmyr Gibbs or Bijan Robinson?23.9 vs 19.2 projected · Compare the matchup ↗RB · Week 7Bijan Robinson or Kenneth Walker III?19.2 vs 19.2 projected · Compare the matchup ↗RB · Week 7Kenneth Walker III or Kyren Williams?19.2 vs 16.9 projected · Compare the matchup ↗RB · Week 7Kyren Williams or Christian McCaffrey?16.9 vs 16.7 projected · Compare the matchup ↗RB · Week 7Christian McCaffrey or Derrick Henry?16.7 vs 16.6 projected · Compare the matchup ↗RB · Week 7Derrick Henry or Jaylen Warren?16.6 vs 16.0 projected · Compare the matchup ↗
Compare other players Week 7