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Should I start Mike Gesicki or Payne Durham this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Gesicki

+5.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Mike Gesicki over Payne Durham for Week 7 Standard: 5.6 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Mike Gesicki: 8.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Payne Durham: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Mike Gesicki
Why this pick?

Mike Gesicki

Fortified5.6
ESPN4.5
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Mike Gesicki faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.2 fantasy points.

Payne Durham

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.6
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Payne Durham faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Mike Gesicki projects for 5.6 points in standard scoring, 5.0 more than Payne Durham. 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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