Should I start Cyrus Allen or Payne Durham this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Cyrus Allen

+1.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Cyrus Allen over Payne Durham for Week 7 Standard: 1.8 projected points versus 0.6.

Cyrus Allen: 1.4 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.
Payne Durham: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CAR.

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

FF PICK

Cyrus Allen

WR · KCStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Payne Durham

TE · TBStats & schedule

0.6FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Cyrus Allen

Fortified1.8

ESPN2.5

Sleeper1.3

FantasyPros—

Cyrus Allen faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Payne Durham

Fortified0.6

ESPN0.6

Sleeper0.7

FantasyPros—

Payne Durham faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Cyrus Allen projects for 1.8 points in standard scoring, 1.2 more than Payne Durham. 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.