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Should I start Dalton Schultz or Jake Briningstool this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dalton Schultz

+4.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Dalton Schultz over Jake Briningstool for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Dalton Schultz: 2.4 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jake Briningstool: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Dalton Schultz
Why this pick?

Dalton Schultz

Fortified4.5
ESPN4.8
Sleeper4.8
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Jake Briningstool

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Jake Briningstool faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Dalton Schultz projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 4.2 more than Jake Briningstool. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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