Should I start J. Michael Sturdivant or Josh Cuevas this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Cuevas

+1.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Josh Cuevas over J. Michael Sturdivant for Week 7 Standard: 1.6 projected points versus 0.3.

J. Michael Sturdivant: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.
Josh Cuevas: 4.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Josh Cuevas

TE · BALStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

J. Michael Sturdivant

WR · GBStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Josh Cuevas

Fortified1.6

ESPN0.9

Sleeper0.8

FantasyPros—

Josh Cuevas faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points.

J. Michael Sturdivant

Fortified0.3

ESPN0.4

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

J. Michael Sturdivant faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Josh Cuevas projects for 1.6 points in standard scoring, 1.3 more than J. Michael Sturdivant. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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