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

THE FF CALL

Start Rashid Shaheed

+2.4 projected edge · Standard

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

John Metchie III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.
Rashid Shaheed: 6.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Rashid Shaheed

WR · SEAStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 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?

Rashid Shaheed

Fortified4.5

ESPN5.1

Sleeper3.9

FantasyPros—

Rashid Shaheed faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

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.

Rashid Shaheed projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 2.4 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, 1:02 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.