FORTIFIED FANTASY

Week 72026 ยท Standard ยท THIS WEEK

Compare other players Week 7

Should I start Gavin Bartholomew or Ian Thomas this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE RESEARCH PICK

Start Gavin Bartholomew

Week 7 ยท Standard

Gavin Bartholomew averaged 2.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.0 for Ian Thomas. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Gavin Bartholomew receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -8.75%).

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Gavin Bartholomew
Projection breakdown

Gavin Bartholomew

Fortified0.7
ESPN0.8
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Gavin Bartholomew faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.9 fantasy points.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.0
ESPN0.7
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Ian Thomas projects for 1.0 points in standard scoring, 0.3 more than Gavin Bartholomew. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Donโ€™t just win Sunday.
Win whatโ€™s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS โ™›
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your leagueโ€™s rules.
Scoring & lineup notes

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.

More Week 7 decisions

Still deciding on Ian Thomas?

TE ยท Week 7Ian Thomas or George Kittle?1.0 vs 11.7 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—TE ยท Week 7Ian Thomas or Brock Wright?1.0 vs 1.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—TE ยท Week 7Ian Thomas or Mitchell Evans?1.0 vs 1.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—TE ยท Week 7Ian Thomas or Luke Farrell?1.0 vs 1.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 7George Kittle or Brock Bowers?11.7 vs 11.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—TE ยท Week 7Brock Bowers or Isaiah Likely?11.0 vs 9.9 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—TE ยท Week 7Isaiah Likely or Sam LaPorta?9.9 vs 9.6 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—TE ยท Week 7Sam LaPorta or Trey McBride?9.6 vs 9.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—TE ยท Week 7Trey McBride or Tucker Kraft?9.0 vs 8.1 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—TE ยท Week 7Tucker Kraft or Dallas Goedert?8.1 vs 7.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—