Should I start Laquon Treadwell or Lew Nichols this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Laquon Treadwell

+2.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Laquon Treadwell over Lew Nichols for Week 7 Standard: 3.1 projected points versus 0.2.

Laquon Treadwell: 3.2 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.
Lew Nichols: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Laquon Treadwell

WR · INDStats & schedule

3.1FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Lew Nichols

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Laquon Treadwell

Fortified3.1

ESPN3.4

Sleeper3.0

FantasyPros—

Laquon Treadwell faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Lew Nichols

Fortified0.2

ESPN—

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

Lew Nichols faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Laquon Treadwell projects for 3.1 points in standard scoring, 2.9 more than Lew Nichols. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 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.