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Should I start Josh Downs or Woody Marks this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Woody Marks

+7.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Woody Marks over Josh Downs for Week 7 Standard: 12.2 projected points versus 4.8.

  • Josh Downs: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • Woody Marks: 8.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Woody Marks
Why this pick?

Woody Marks

Fortified12.2
ESPN12.1
Sleeper13.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Woody Marks faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points.

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%.

Woody Marks projects for 12.2 points in standard scoring, 7.4 more than Josh Downs. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:16 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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