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Should I start Dalton Schultz or Kendrick Bourne this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Dalton Schultz

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Dalton Schultz receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -2.5%).

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Projection breakdown

Dalton Schultz

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

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

Kendrick Bourne

Fortified4.2
ESPN4.2
Sleeper4.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Kendrick Bourne faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Dalton Schultz projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 0.2 more than Kendrick Bourne. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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