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Should I start Michael Wilson or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Wilson

+4.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Michael Wilson over Will Mallory for Week 7 Standard: 7.7 projected points versus 3.3.

  • Michael Wilson: 5.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.
  • Will Mallory: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Michael Wilson
Why this pick?

Michael Wilson

Fortified7.7
ESPN7.9
Sleeper8.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Wilson faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Will Mallory

Fortified3.3
ESPN4.3
Sleeper2.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Will Mallory faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Michael Wilson projects for 7.7 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than Will Mallory. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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