Should I start HOU D/ST or NO D/ST this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start HOU D/ST

+3.3 projected edge · Standard

Start HOU D/ST over NO D/ST for Week 7 Standard: 7.7 projected points versus 4.4.

HOU D/ST: 5.3 FP recent scoring average.
NO D/ST: 4.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

HOU D/ST

DST · HOUStats & schedule

7.7FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

NO D/ST

DST · NOStats & schedule

4.4FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

HOU D/ST

Fortified7.7

ESPN7.7

Sleeper8.1

FantasyPros—

HOU D/ST faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points.

NO D/ST

Fortified4.4

ESPN3.8

Sleeper5.1

FantasyPros—

NO D/ST faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.7 fantasy points.

HOU D/ST projects for 7.7 points in standard scoring, 3.3 more than NO D/ST. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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.