Should I start Keenan Allen or Riley Nowakowski this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Keenan Allen

+4.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Keenan Allen over Riley Nowakowski for Week 7 Standard: 4.8 projected points versus 0.1.

Keenan Allen: 6.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.
Riley Nowakowski: 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:32 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Keenan Allen

WR · INDStats & schedule

4.8FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Riley Nowakowski

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Keenan Allen

Fortified4.8

ESPN4.4

Sleeper5.2

FantasyPros—

Keenan Allen faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Riley Nowakowski

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Riley Nowakowski faces NO in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Keenan Allen projects for 4.8 points in standard scoring, 4.8 more than Riley Nowakowski. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:32 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.