Should I start Dean Connors or Josh Downs this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Downs

+4.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Josh Downs over Dean Connors for Week 7 Standard: 4.8 projected points versus 0.1.

Dean Connors: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.
Josh Downs: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Josh Downs

WR · INDStats & schedule

4.8FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dean Connors

RB · LARStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Josh Downs

Fortified4.8

ESPN4.5

Sleeper5.6

FantasyPros—

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Dean Connors

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Dean Connors faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Josh Downs projects for 4.8 points in standard scoring, 4.7 more than Dean Connors. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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.