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Week 72026 ยท Standard ยท THIS WEEK

Should I start DJ Herman or Gunnar Helm this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Gunnar Helm

+1.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Gunnar Helm over DJ Herman for Week 7 Standard: 2.4 projected points versus 0.7.

  • DJ Herman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Gunnar Helm: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Gunnar Helm
Why this pick?

Gunnar Helm

Fortified2.4
ESPN2.5
Sleeper2.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Gunnar Helm faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.

DJ Herman

Fortified0.7
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ€”

DJ Herman faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Gunnar Helm projects for 2.4 points in standard scoring, 1.7 more than DJ Herman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:37 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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