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Should I start Elijah Higgins or Tucker Kraft this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tucker Kraft

+5.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tucker Kraft over Elijah Higgins for Week 7 Standard: 8.1 projected points versus 2.5.

  • Elijah Higgins: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tucker Kraft: 6.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tucker Kraft
Why this pick?

Tucker Kraft

Fortified8.1
ESPN7.1
Sleeper7.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Tucker Kraft faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Elijah Higgins

Fortified2.5
ESPN2.3
Sleeper1.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Tucker Kraft projects for 8.1 points in standard scoring, 5.7 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, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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