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Should I start Jalen McMillan or Saquon Barkley this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Saquon Barkley

+10.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Saquon Barkley over Jalen McMillan for Week 7 Standard: 10.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Jalen McMillan: INJURY_RESERVE; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.
  • Saquon Barkley: 1.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Saquon Barkley
Why this pick?

Saquon Barkley

Fortified10.1
ESPN12.6
Sleeper12.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Saquon Barkley faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points.

Jalen McMillan

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen McMillan faces CAR in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%. INJURY_RESERVE

Saquon Barkley projects for 10.1 points in standard scoring, 10.1 more than Jalen McMillan. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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