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Should I start Emari Demercado or Tory Horton this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tory Horton

+1.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tory Horton over Emari Demercado for Week 7 Standard: 1.5 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Tory Horton: 2.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tory Horton
Why this pick?

Tory Horton

Fortified1.5
ESPN1.3
Sleeper2.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Tory Horton faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Emari Demercado

Fortified0.2
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Emari Demercado faces PHI in Week 7.

Tory Horton projects for 1.5 points in standard scoring, 1.3 more than Emari Demercado. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:52 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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