Should I start Dak Prescott or Matthew Stafford this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Matthew Stafford

+2.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Matthew Stafford over Dak Prescott for Week 7 Standard: 18.7 projected points versus 16.7.

Dak Prescott: 13.9 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against PHI.
Matthew Stafford: 18.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Matthew Stafford

QB · LARStats & schedule

18.7FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dak Prescott

QB · DALStats & schedule

16.7FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Matthew Stafford

Fortified18.7

ESPN18.6

Sleeper16.8

FantasyPros—

Matthew Stafford faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Dak Prescott

Fortified16.7

ESPN16.7

Sleeper15.5

FantasyPros—

Dak Prescott faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Matthew Stafford projects for 18.7 points in standard scoring, 2.1 more than Dak Prescott. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.