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Should I start Ian Thomas or Jake Briningstool this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Ian Thomas

+0.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ian Thomas over Jake Briningstool for Week 7 Standard: 1.0 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Ian Thomas: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Jake Briningstool: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ian Thomas
Why this pick?

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%.

Jake Briningstool

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Jake Briningstool faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Ian Thomas projects for 1.0 points in standard scoring, 0.7 more than Jake Briningstool. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:54 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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