Emeka Egbuka vs Carnell Tate
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Emeka Egbuka this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (11.4 vs 10.2).
Emeka Egbuka faces CAR, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Carnell Tate faces CLE, the 25th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Emeka Egbuka: a clear but modest edge of 13.7 points of value over replacement (13.7 vs 0.0).
The draft market agrees: Emeka Egbuka goes first at ADP 35.0 vs 79.9 for Carnell Tate.
| Emeka EgbukaTAM | Carnell TateTEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | CAR | CLE | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 11.4 | 10.2 | Egbuka +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #22 | #25 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 199.0 | 185.3 | Egbuka +13.7 pts |
| Points per game | 11.7 | 10.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 13.7 | 0.0 | Egbuka +13.7 |
| Overall rank | #60 | #70 | Egbuka by 10 |
| Position rank | WR23 | WR26 | |
| Market ADP | 35.0 | 79.9 | Tate +44.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 9 |
Should I start Emeka Egbuka or Carnell Tate in Week 7?
Start Emeka Egbuka this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (11.4 vs 10.2).
Should I draft Emeka Egbuka or Carnell Tate in 2026 fantasy football?
Emeka Egbuka. He projects 199.0 fantasy points with 13.7 value over replacement, vs 185.3 points and 0.0 for Carnell Tate (WR, PPR).