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Should I start Tyler Badie or Xavier Hutchinson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Xavier Hutchinson

+2.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Xavier Hutchinson over Tyler Badie for Week 7 Standard: 2.5 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Tyler Badie: IR; 2.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Xavier Hutchinson: 4.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Xavier Hutchinson
Why this pick?

Xavier Hutchinson

Fortified2.5
ESPN2.9
Sleeper1.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Xavier Hutchinson faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.0 fantasy points.

Tyler Badie

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Badie faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points. IR

Xavier Hutchinson projects for 2.5 points in standard scoring, 2.5 more than Tyler Badie. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:37 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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