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Should I start Evan McPherson or Ryan Fitzgerald this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ryan Fitzgerald

+1.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ryan Fitzgerald over Evan McPherson for Week 7 Standard: 9.7 projected points versus 7.9.

  • Evan McPherson: 6.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ryan Fitzgerald: 8.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against TB.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ryan Fitzgerald
Why this pick?

Ryan Fitzgerald

Fortified9.7
ESPN9.4
Sleeper8.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ryan Fitzgerald faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Evan McPherson

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

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

Ryan Fitzgerald projects for 9.7 points in standard scoring, 1.8 more than Evan McPherson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:16 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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