Should I start Connor Heyward or Davis Allen this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Davis Allen

+1.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Davis Allen over Connor Heyward for Week 7 Standard: 1.7 projected points versus 0.4.

Connor Heyward: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
Davis Allen: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Davis Allen

TE · LARStats & schedule

1.7FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Connor Heyward

RB · LVStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Davis Allen

Fortified1.7

ESPN1.6

Sleeper1.6

FantasyPros—

Davis Allen faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.4

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.4

FantasyPros—

Connor Heyward faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points.

Davis Allen projects for 1.7 points in standard scoring, 1.3 more than Connor Heyward. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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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.