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Should I start Davis Allen or J. Michael Sturdivant this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Davis Allen

+1.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Davis Allen over J. Michael Sturdivant for Week 7 Standard: 1.4 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Davis Allen: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.
  • J. Michael Sturdivant: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Davis Allen
Why this pick?

Davis Allen

Fortified1.4
ESPN1.2
Sleeper1.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Davis Allen faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

J. Michael Sturdivant

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.4
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

J. Michael Sturdivant faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Davis Allen projects for 1.4 points in standard scoring, 1.1 more than J. Michael Sturdivant. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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