Should I start George Kittle or Josh Downs this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start George Kittle

+6.8 projected edge · Standard

Start George Kittle over Josh Downs for Week 7 Standard: 11.7 projected points versus 4.8.

George Kittle: 9.4 FP recent scoring average.
Josh Downs: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

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

FF PICK

George Kittle

TE · SFStats & schedule

11.7FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Josh Downs

WR · INDStats & schedule

4.8FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

George Kittle

Fortified11.7

ESPN11.2

Sleeper11.3

FantasyPros—

George Kittle faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.4 fantasy points.

Josh Downs

Fortified4.8

ESPN4.5

Sleeper5.6

FantasyPros—

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

George Kittle projects for 11.7 points in standard scoring, 6.8 more than Josh Downs. 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.