Should I start Jalen Brooks or Lew Nichols this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Brooks

+2.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Jalen Brooks over Lew Nichols for Week 7 Standard: 2.5 projected points versus 0.2.

Jalen Brooks: 1.5 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.
Lew Nichols: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

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

FF PICK

Jalen Brooks

WR · ARIStats & schedule

2.5FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Lew Nichols

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Jalen Brooks

Fortified2.5

ESPN3.1

Sleeper1.9

FantasyPros—

Jalen Brooks faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Lew Nichols

Fortified0.2

ESPN—

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

Lew Nichols faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Jalen Brooks projects for 2.5 points in standard scoring, 2.3 more than Lew Nichols. 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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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.