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Should I start Deion Burks or Tim Patrick this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Tim Patrick

+0.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tim Patrick over Deion Burks for Week 7 Standard: 0.9 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Deion Burks: 1.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • Tim Patrick: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tim Patrick
Why this pick?

Tim Patrick

Fortified0.9
ESPN1.0
Sleeper1.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Tim Patrick faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Deion Burks

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Deion Burks faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Tim Patrick projects for 0.9 points in standard scoring, 0.5 more than Deion Burks. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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