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Should I start Julius Chestnut or Zay Flowers this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zay Flowers

+10.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Zay Flowers over Julius Chestnut for Week 7 Standard: 10.0 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Julius Chestnut: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against CLE.
  • Zay Flowers: 10.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Zay Flowers
Why this pick?

Zay Flowers

Fortified10.0
ESPN8.8
Sleeper10.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Zay Flowers faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.4 fantasy points.

Julius Chestnut

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Julius Chestnut faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Zay Flowers projects for 10.0 points in standard scoring, 10.0 more than Julius Chestnut. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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