Should I start Devontez Walker or Pat Freiermuth this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Pat Freiermuth

+5.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Pat Freiermuth over Devontez Walker for Week 7 Standard: 6.8 projected points versus 1.8.

Devontez Walker: 2.9 FP recent scoring average.
Pat Freiermuth: 8.4 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Pat Freiermuth

TE · PITStats & schedule

6.8FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Devontez Walker

WR · BALStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Pat Freiermuth

Fortified6.8

ESPN6.7

Sleeper5.9

FantasyPros—

Pat Freiermuth faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Devontez Walker

Fortified1.8

ESPN1.3

Sleeper2.5

FantasyPros—

Devontez Walker faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points.

Pat Freiermuth projects for 6.8 points in standard scoring, 5.0 more than Devontez Walker. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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.