Should I start Elijah Higgins or Pat Freiermuth this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Pat Freiermuth

+4.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Pat Freiermuth over Elijah Higgins for Week 7 Standard: 6.8 projected points versus 2.5.

Elijah Higgins: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.
Pat Freiermuth: 8.4 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Pat Freiermuth

TE · PITStats & schedule

6.8FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Elijah Higgins

TE · ARIStats & schedule

2.5FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Pat Freiermuth

Fortified6.8

ESPN6.7

Sleeper6.1

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%.

Elijah Higgins

Fortified2.5

ESPN2.3

Sleeper1.0

FantasyPros—

Elijah Higgins faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.

Pat Freiermuth projects for 6.8 points in standard scoring, 4.4 more than Elijah Higgins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 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.