Should I start Dalton Schultz or Deion Burks this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dalton Schultz

+4.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Dalton Schultz over Deion Burks for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 0.4.

Dalton Schultz: 2.4 FP recent scoring average.
Deion Burks: 1.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Dalton Schultz

TE · HOUStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Deion Burks

WR · INDStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Dalton Schultz

Fortified4.5

ESPN4.8

Sleeper4.8

FantasyPros—

Dalton Schultz faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points.

Deion Burks

Fortified0.4

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.7

FantasyPros—

Deion Burks faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Dalton Schultz projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 4.1 more than Deion Burks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 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.