Should I start Evan Engram or Josh Cuevas this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Evan Engram

+2.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Evan Engram over Josh Cuevas for Week 7 Standard: 3.6 projected points versus 1.6.

Evan Engram: 2.5 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
Josh Cuevas: 4.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Evan Engram

TE · DENStats & schedule

3.6FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Josh Cuevas

TE · BALStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Evan Engram

Fortified3.6

ESPN3.1

Sleeper3.7

FantasyPros—

Evan Engram faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Josh Cuevas

Fortified1.6

ESPN0.9

Sleeper0.8

FantasyPros—

Josh Cuevas faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points.

Evan Engram projects for 3.6 points in standard scoring, 2.1 more than Josh Cuevas. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.