Should I start Denzel Boston or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Denzel Boston

+5.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Denzel Boston over Will Mallory for Week 7 Standard: 8.3 projected points versus 3.3.

Denzel Boston: 7.0 FP recent scoring average.
Will Mallory: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against MIN.

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

FF PICK

Denzel Boston

WR · CLEStats & schedule

8.3FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Will Mallory

TE · INDStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Denzel Boston

Fortified8.3

ESPN8.4

Sleeper7.8

FantasyPros—

Denzel Boston faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points.

Will Mallory

Fortified3.3

ESPN4.3

Sleeper2.9

FantasyPros—

Will Mallory faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Denzel Boston projects for 8.3 points in standard scoring, 5.0 more than Will Mallory. 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.