Should I start Joey Slye or Nick Folk this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Nick Folk

+1.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Nick Folk over Joey Slye for Week 7 Standard: 8.4 projected points versus 7.2.

Joey Slye: 8.3 FP recent scoring average.
Nick Folk: 7.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against SF.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Nick Folk

K · ATLStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Joey Slye

K · TENStats & schedule

7.2FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Nick Folk

Fortified8.4

ESPN7.2

Sleeper8.2

FantasyPros—

Nick Folk faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Joey Slye

Fortified7.2

ESPN7.2

Sleeper7.2

FantasyPros—

Joey Slye faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points.

Nick Folk projects for 8.4 points in standard scoring, 1.2 more than Joey Slye. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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