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Should I start Malik Benson or Zay Flowers this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zay Flowers

+9.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Zay Flowers over Malik Benson for Week 7 Standard: 10.0 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Malik Benson: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • 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.

Malik Benson

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.8
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Zay Flowers projects for 10.0 points in standard scoring, 9.4 more than Malik Benson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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