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Should I start John Metchie III or Thomas Fidone II this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start John Metchie III

+1.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start John Metchie III over Thomas Fidone II for Week 7 Standard: 2.0 projected points versus 0.5.

  • John Metchie III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Thomas Fidone II: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

John Metchie III
Why this pick?

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.

Thomas Fidone II

Fortified0.5
ESPN1.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Thomas Fidone II faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

John Metchie III projects for 2.0 points in standard scoring, 1.5 more than Thomas Fidone II. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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