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Should I start Mike Washington Jr. or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Tyler Higbee

+0.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tyler Higbee over Mike Washington Jr. for Week 7 Standard: 5.2 projected points versus 4.5.

  • Mike Washington Jr.: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tyler Higbee: 5.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tyler Higbee
Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified5.2
ESPN4.1
Sleeper5.9
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Mike Washington Jr.

Fortified4.5
ESPN5.1
Sleeper4.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Mike Washington Jr. faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.

Tyler Higbee projects for 5.2 points in standard scoring, 0.7 more than Mike Washington Jr.. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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