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Should I start John Metchie III or Mark Andrews this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mark Andrews

+2.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Mark Andrews over John Metchie III for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 2.0.

  • John Metchie III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Mark Andrews: 3.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Mark Andrews
Why this pick?

Mark Andrews

Fortified4.5
ESPN4.5
Sleeper4.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Mark Andrews faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points.

John Metchie III

Fortified2.0
ESPN2.9
Sleeper0.9
FantasyProsโ€”

John Metchie III faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points.

Mark Andrews projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 2.5 more than John Metchie III. 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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