Should I start Riley Nowakowski or Saquon Barkley this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Saquon Barkley

+10.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Saquon Barkley over Riley Nowakowski for Week 7 Standard: 10.2 projected points versus 0.1.

Riley Nowakowski: 10% matchup lift against NO.
Saquon Barkley: 1.0 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Saquon Barkley

RB · PHIStats & schedule

10.2FF projected

↓ -2.5 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Riley Nowakowski

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Saquon Barkley

Fortified10.2

ESPN12.6

Sleeper12.1

FantasyPros—

Saquon Barkley faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points.

Riley Nowakowski

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Riley Nowakowski faces NO in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Saquon Barkley projects for 10.2 points in standard scoring, 10.1 more than Riley Nowakowski. 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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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.