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Should I start Michael Penix Jr. or Skylar Thompson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Penix Jr.

+14.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Michael Penix Jr. over Skylar Thompson for Week 7 Standard: 14.7 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Michael Penix Jr.: 16.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Skylar Thompson: INJURY_RESERVE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Michael Penix Jr.
Why this pick?

Michael Penix Jr.

Fortified14.7
ESPN14.6
Sleeper15.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Penix Jr. faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.7 fantasy points.

Skylar Thompson

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Skylar Thompson faces CIN in Week 7. INJURY_RESERVE

Michael Penix Jr. projects for 14.7 points in standard scoring, 14.7 more than Skylar Thompson. 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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