Should I start Malik McClain or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+5.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Tyler Higbee over Malik McClain for Week 7 Standard: 5.2 projected points versus 0.0.

Malik McClain: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.
Tyler Higbee: 5.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Tyler Higbee

TE · LARStats & schedule

5.2FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Malik McClain

WR · NYJStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified5.2

ESPN4.1

Sleeper5.9

FantasyPros—

Tyler Higbee faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Malik McClain

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Malik McClain faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Tyler Higbee projects for 5.2 points in standard scoring, 5.2 more than Malik McClain. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 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.