Should I start Skylar Thompson or Tanner McKee this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tanner McKee

+15.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Tanner McKee over Skylar Thompson for Week 7 Standard: 15.0 projected points versus 0.0.

Skylar Thompson: INJURY_RESERVE.
Tanner McKee: 12.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Tanner McKee

QB · PHIStats & schedule

15.0FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Skylar Thompson

QB · BALStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tanner McKee

Fortified15.0

ESPN14.7

Sleeper13.8

FantasyPros—

Tanner McKee faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Skylar Thompson

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Skylar Thompson faces CIN in Week 7. INJURY_RESERVE

Tanner McKee projects for 15.0 points in standard scoring, 15.0 more than Skylar Thompson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.