Should I start DEN D/ST or LAR D/ST this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start DEN D/ST

+2.1 projected edge · Standard

Start DEN D/ST over LAR D/ST for Week 7 Standard: 7.0 projected points versus 4.9.

DEN D/ST: 8.7 FP recent scoring average.
LAR D/ST: 2.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

DEN D/ST

DST · DENStats & schedule

7.0FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

LAR D/ST

DST · LARStats & schedule

4.9FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

DEN D/ST

Fortified7.0

ESPN5.9

Sleeper8.4

FantasyPros—

DEN D/ST faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points.

LAR D/ST

Fortified4.9

ESPN5.7

Sleeper5.4

FantasyPros—

LAR D/ST faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

DEN D/ST projects for 7.0 points in standard scoring, 2.1 more than LAR D/ST. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 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.