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Should I start Daniel Carlson or Jake Elliott this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Daniel Carlson

Week 7 ยท Standard

Daniel Carlson averaged 1.7 field-goal attempts per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.0 for Jake Elliott. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Daniel Carlson receives the better positional matchup adjustment (6.25% versus 5%).

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Daniel Carlson
Projection breakdown

Daniel Carlson

Fortified7.7
ESPN7.0
Sleeper7.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Daniel Carlson faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Jake Elliott

Fortified7.2
ESPN6.6
Sleeper7.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jake Elliott faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Daniel Carlson projects for 7.7 points in standard scoring, 0.5 more than Jake Elliott. 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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