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Should I start Malik Benson or Marquez Valdes-Scantling this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

  • Malik Benson: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 1.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Standard

Malik Benson
Why this pick?

Malik Benson

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.8
Sleeper0.5
FantasyPros—

Malik Benson faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Marquez Valdes-Scantling faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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