Should I start Jordan Mason or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jordan Mason

+4.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Jordan Mason over Tyler Higbee for Week 7 Standard: 9.4 projected points versus 5.2.

Jordan Mason: 3.75% matchup lift against IND.
Tyler Higbee: 5.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Jordan Mason

RB · MINStats & schedule

9.4FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyler Higbee

TE · LARStats & schedule

5.2FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jordan Mason

Fortified9.4

ESPN9.4

Sleeper8.7

FantasyPros—

Jordan Mason faces IND in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Tyler Higbee

Fortified5.2

ESPN4.1

Sleeper5.9

FantasyPros—

Tyler Higbee faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Jordan Mason projects for 9.4 points in standard scoring, 4.2 more than Tyler Higbee. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 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.