Should I start Tank Dell or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Will Mallory

+1.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Will Mallory over Tank Dell for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 1.4.

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

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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

Tank Dell

WR · HOUStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM 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%.

Tank Dell

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.5

Sleeper1.2

FantasyPros—

Tank Dell faces NYG in Week 7.

Will Mallory projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 1.9 more than Tank Dell. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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.