Should I start George Kittle or Theo Johnson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start George Kittle

+11.7 projected edge · Standard

Start George Kittle over Theo Johnson for Week 7 Standard: 11.7 projected points versus 0.0.

George Kittle: 9.4 FP recent scoring average.
Theo Johnson: OUT; 5.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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

Theo Johnson

TE · NYGStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at HOU

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.

Theo Johnson

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Theo Johnson faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%. OUT

George Kittle projects for 11.7 points in standard scoring, 11.7 more than Theo Johnson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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.