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Should I start Josh Downs or Ryan Flournoy this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Ryan Flournoy

+0.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ryan Flournoy over Josh Downs for Week 7 Standard: 5.7 projected points versus 4.8.

  • Josh Downs: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • Ryan Flournoy: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ryan Flournoy
Why this pick?

Ryan Flournoy

Fortified5.7
ESPN5.4
Sleeper4.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Ryan Flournoy faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Josh Downs

Fortified4.8
ESPN4.5
Sleeper5.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Ryan Flournoy projects for 5.7 points in standard scoring, 0.9 more than Josh Downs. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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