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Should I start Emmett Johnson or Seth McGowan this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Emmett Johnson

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Emmett Johnson over Seth McGowan for Week 7 Standard: 3.1 projected points versus 2.0.

  • Emmett Johnson: 1.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Seth McGowan: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Emmett Johnson
Why this pick?

Emmett Johnson

Fortified3.1
ESPN3.8
Sleeper2.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Emmett Johnson faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points.

Seth McGowan

Fortified2.0
ESPN2.2
Sleeper2.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Seth McGowan faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Emmett Johnson projects for 3.1 points in standard scoring, 1.0 more than Seth McGowan. 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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