Should I start Malik Willis or Matthew Stafford this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Matthew Stafford

+5.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Matthew Stafford over Malik Willis for Week 7 Standard: 18.7 projected points versus 13.4.

Malik Willis: 10.7 FP recent scoring average.
Matthew Stafford: 18.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Matthew Stafford

QB · LARStats & schedule

18.7FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Malik Willis

QB · MIAStats & schedule

13.4FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Matthew Stafford

Fortified18.7

ESPN18.6

Sleeper16.8

FantasyPros—

Matthew Stafford faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Malik Willis

Fortified13.4

ESPN12.8

Sleeper14.4

FantasyPros—

Malik Willis faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.7 fantasy points.

Matthew Stafford projects for 18.7 points in standard scoring, 5.3 more than Malik Willis. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.