Should I start Noah Fant or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Will Mallory

+1.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Will Mallory over Noah Fant for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 2.1.

Noah Fant: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
Will Mallory: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Will Mallory

TE · INDStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Noah Fant

TE · NOStats & schedule

2.1FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Will Mallory

Fortified3.3

ESPN4.3

Sleeper2.9

FantasyPros—

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%.

Noah Fant

Fortified2.1

ESPN1.5

Sleeper3.5

FantasyPros—

Noah Fant faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Will Mallory projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 1.1 more than Noah Fant. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.