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Should I start James Cook III or Lew Nichols this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Check the bye week first

James Cook III has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

James Cook III has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • James Cook III: 19.1 FP recent scoring average.
  • Lew Nichols: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated · Standard

James Cook III
Why this pick?

James Cook III

Fortified4.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 19.1 fantasy points.

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%.

James Cook III has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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