Should I start Graham Mertz or Tanner McKee this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tanner McKee

+14.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Tanner McKee over Graham Mertz for Week 7 Standard: 14.8 projected points versus 0.0.

Graham Mertz: INJURY_RESERVE; 1.25% matchup lift against NYG.
Tanner McKee: 12.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Tanner McKee

QB · PHIStats & schedule

14.8FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Graham Mertz

QB · HOUStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tanner McKee

Fortified14.8

ESPN14.7

Sleeper13.8

FantasyPros—

Tanner McKee faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Graham Mertz

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Graham Mertz faces NYG in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%. INJURY_RESERVE

Tanner McKee projects for 14.8 points in standard scoring, 14.8 more than Graham Mertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 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.