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Should I start Dean Connors or Tez Johnson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tez Johnson

+4.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tez Johnson over Dean Connors for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Dean Connors: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.
  • Tez Johnson: 3.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tez Johnson
Why this pick?

Tez Johnson

Fortified4.5
ESPN5.9
Sleeper3.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Tez Johnson faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Dean Connors

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Tez Johnson projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 4.4 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, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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