THE ALTERNATIVE
Elijah Higgins
TE · ARIStats & schedule ›2.5FF projected
↑ +0.2 vs ESPN
vs DENSun 4:05 PM ET
Should I start Elijah Higgins or Marvin Mims Jr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Marvin Mims Jr.
Week 7 · Standard
Marvin Mims Jr. averaged 3.0 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 2.7 for Elijah Higgins. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Marvin Mims Jr. receives the better positional matchup adjustment (7.5% versus 0%).
Forecast updated · Standard
vs DENRESEARCH PICK
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR · DENStats & schedule ›2.9FF projected
↓ -0.5 vs ESPN
at ARISun 4:05 PM ET
Elijah Higgins
FF2.5 FP
Boosted Trees2.2 FP
Workload2.6 FP
Monte Carlo2.6 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 5.5 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 0.7 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 5.5 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.4 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Carson Beck; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.7 targets per game.
Marvin Mims Jr.
FF2.9 FP
Boosted Trees3.7 FP
Workload3.2 FP
Monte Carlo3.2 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 0.4 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate up 0.2 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 0.4 FP.
- The ARI defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 7.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.0 targets and 0.3 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Jonah Coleman; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.0 targets per game.
Elijah Higgins
Fortified2.5
ESPN2.3
Sleeper1.0
FantasyPros—
Elijah Higgins faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.
Marvin Mims Jr.
Fortified2.9
ESPN3.4
Sleeper3.1
FantasyPros—
Marvin Mims Jr. faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.
Actuals, projections & playoff outlook
Your next decision
SEE THE WHOLE SEASON
Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.
Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.
WEEK 7PLAYOFFS ♛
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.
Scoring & lineup notes
More Week 7 decisions
