Should I start DK Metcalf or Kevin Coleman Jr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start DK Metcalf

+6.6 projected edge · Standard

Start DK Metcalf over Kevin Coleman Jr. for Week 7 Standard: 9.5 projected points versus 3.0.

DK Metcalf: 7.7 FP recent scoring average.
Kevin Coleman Jr.: 4.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

DK Metcalf

WR · PITStats & schedule

9.5FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Kevin Coleman Jr.

WR · MIAStats & schedule

3.0FF projected

↓ -0.9 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

DK Metcalf

Fortified9.5

ESPN10.3

Sleeper8.1

FantasyPros—

DK Metcalf faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.7 fantasy points.

Kevin Coleman Jr.

Fortified3.0

ESPN3.9

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

Kevin Coleman Jr. faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.7 fantasy points.

DK Metcalf projects for 9.5 points in standard scoring, 6.6 more than Kevin Coleman Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 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.