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

THE FF CALL

Start MarShawn Lloyd

+1.9 projected edge · Standard

Start MarShawn Lloyd over John Metchie III for Week 7 Standard: 3.9 projected points versus 2.0.

John Metchie III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.
MarShawn Lloyd: 7.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

MarShawn Lloyd

RB · GBStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↑ +1.6 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

John Metchie III

WR · CARStats & schedule

2.0FF projected

↓ -0.9 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

MarShawn Lloyd

Fortified3.9

ESPN2.3

Sleeper4.2

FantasyPros—

MarShawn Lloyd faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.2 fantasy points.

John Metchie III

Fortified2.0

ESPN2.9

Sleeper0.9

FantasyPros—

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

MarShawn Lloyd projects for 3.9 points in standard scoring, 1.9 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, 2:17 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.