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Should I start Ian Thomas or Trey McBride this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Trey McBride

+8.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Trey McBride over Ian Thomas for Week 7 Standard: 9.0 projected points versus 1.0.

  • Ian Thomas: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Trey McBride: 7.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Trey McBride
Why this pick?

Trey McBride

Fortified9.0
ESPN8.8
Sleeper8.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Trey McBride faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.0 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%.

Trey McBride projects for 9.0 points in standard scoring, 8.0 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, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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