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Should I start Eli Stowers or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Will Mallory

+2.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Will Mallory over Eli Stowers for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 0.6.

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

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Will Mallory
Why this pick?

Will Mallory

Fortified3.3
ESPN4.3
Sleeper2.9
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Eli Stowers

Fortified0.6
ESPN1.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Eli Stowers faces DAL in Week 7.

Will Mallory projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 2.7 more than Eli Stowers. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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