Should I start Mo Alie-Cox or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+4.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Tyler Higbee over Mo Alie-Cox for Week 7 Standard: 5.5 projected points versus 1.2.

Mo Alie-Cox: 2.5 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against MIN.
Tyler Higbee: 5.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Tyler Higbee

TE · LARStats & schedule

5.5FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mo Alie-Cox

TE · INDStats & schedule

1.2FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified5.5

ESPN4.7

Sleeper5.9

FantasyPros—

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%.

Mo Alie-Cox

Fortified1.2

ESPN1.6

Sleeper0.9

FantasyPros—

Mo Alie-Cox faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Tyler Higbee projects for 5.5 points in standard scoring, 4.3 more than Mo Alie-Cox. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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