Should I start Dameon Pierce or Saquon Barkley this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Saquon Barkley

+5.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Saquon Barkley over Dameon Pierce for Week 7 Standard: 10.2 projected points versus 5.2.

Dameon Pierce: 6.1 FP recent scoring average.
Saquon Barkley: 1.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Saquon Barkley

RB · PHIStats & schedule

10.2FF projected

↓ -2.5 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dameon Pierce

RB · PHIStats & schedule

5.2FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Saquon Barkley

Fortified10.2

ESPN12.6

Sleeper12.1

FantasyPros—

Saquon Barkley faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points.

Dameon Pierce

Fortified5.2

ESPN4.8

Sleeper5.7

FantasyPros—

Dameon Pierce faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points.

Saquon Barkley projects for 10.2 points in standard scoring, 5.0 more than Dameon Pierce. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.