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

THE FF CALL

Start Xavier Worthy

+4.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Xavier Worthy over John Metchie III for Week 7 Standard: 6.7 projected points versus 2.0.

  • John Metchie III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Xavier Worthy: 7.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Xavier Worthy
Why this pick?

Xavier Worthy

Fortified6.7
ESPN7.4
Sleeper6.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Xavier Worthy faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

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.

Xavier Worthy projects for 6.7 points in standard scoring, 4.6 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, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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