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Should I start Dalton Schultz or Michael Mayer 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 -8.75%).

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Dalton Schultz
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.

Michael Mayer

Fortified4.2
ESPN4.5
Sleeper3.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Mayer faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Dalton Schultz projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 0.3 more than Michael Mayer. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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