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Should I start Ian Thomas or Tee Higgins this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tee Higgins

+8.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tee Higgins over Ian Thomas for Week 7 Standard: 9.9 projected points versus 1.0.

  • Ian Thomas: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Tee Higgins: 8.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tee Higgins
Why this pick?

Tee Higgins

Fortified9.9
ESPN9.0
Sleeper10.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Tee Higgins faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.9 fantasy points.

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%.

Tee Higgins projects for 9.9 points in standard scoring, 8.9 more than Ian Thomas. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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