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Should I start Evan McPherson or Jake Elliott this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Evan McPherson

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Evan McPherson over Jake Elliott for Week 7 Standard: 7.9 projected points versus 6.9.

  • Evan McPherson: 6.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jake Elliott: 6.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Evan McPherson
Why this pick?

Evan McPherson

Fortified7.9
ESPN7.4
Sleeper8.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Evan McPherson faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points.

Jake Elliott

Fortified6.9
ESPN6.6
Sleeper7.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jake Elliott faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points.

Evan McPherson projects for 7.9 points in standard scoring, 1.0 more than Jake Elliott. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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