Should I start Jake Elliott or Spencer Shrader this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Spencer Shrader

+3.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Spencer Shrader over Jake Elliott for Week 7 Standard: 10.6 projected points versus 6.9.

Jake Elliott: 6.0 FP recent scoring average.
Spencer Shrader: 15.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Spencer Shrader

K · INDStats & schedule

10.6FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jake Elliott

K · PHIStats & schedule

6.9FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Spencer Shrader

Fortified10.6

ESPN9.7

Sleeper9.6

FantasyPros—

Spencer Shrader faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Jake Elliott

Fortified6.9

ESPN6.6

Sleeper7.2

FantasyPros—

Jake Elliott faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points.

Spencer Shrader projects for 10.6 points in standard scoring, 3.7 more than Jake Elliott. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.