Should I start Lew Nichols or Matt Hibner this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Matt Hibner

+1.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Matt Hibner over Lew Nichols for Week 7 Standard: 1.6 projected points versus 0.2.

Lew Nichols: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Matt Hibner

TE · BALStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs CIN

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?

Matt Hibner

Fortified1.6

ESPN1.8

Sleeper1.3

FantasyPros—

Matt Hibner faces CIN in Week 7.

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%.

Matt Hibner projects for 1.6 points in standard scoring, 1.4 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, 8:00 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.