Should I start Connor Heyward or Marquise Brown this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Marquise Brown

+2.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Marquise Brown over Connor Heyward for Week 7 Standard: 3.1 projected points versus 0.4.

Connor Heyward: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
Marquise Brown: 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Marquise Brown

WR · PHIStats & schedule

3.1FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 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?

Marquise Brown

Fortified3.1

ESPN3.1

Sleeper2.7

FantasyPros—

Marquise Brown faces DAL in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.4

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.4

FantasyPros—

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

Marquise Brown projects for 3.1 points in standard scoring, 2.7 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, 2:17 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.