Should I start Ian Thomas or Mitchell Evans this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Mitchell Evans

Week 7 · Standard

Mitchell Evans averaged 1.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.0 for Ian Thomas. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Mitchell Evans receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -8.75%).

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ian Thomas

TE · LVStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

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Mitchell Evans

TE · CARStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Projection breakdown

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.0

ESPN0.7

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

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%.

Mitchell Evans

Fortified1.0

ESPN1.0

Sleeper1.0

FantasyPros—

Mitchell Evans faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

The projections are effectively level (1.0 vs 1.0 FP). There is no meaningful projected edge. Compare the matchups and confirm your lineup before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 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.