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Should I start Davante Adams or Elijah Higgins this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Elijah Higgins

+2.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Elijah Higgins over Davante Adams for Week 7 Standard: 2.5 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Davante Adams: IR; 8.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against LV.
  • Elijah Higgins: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Elijah Higgins
Why this pick?

Elijah Higgins

Fortified2.5
ESPN2.3
Sleeper1.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Elijah Higgins faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.

Davante Adams

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Davante Adams faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%. IR

Elijah Higgins projects for 2.5 points in standard scoring, 2.5 more than Davante Adams. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:26 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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