Chris Olave vs Davante Adams
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Chris Olave by 0.1 projected points (13.1 vs 13.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Chris Olave faces PIT, the 20th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Davante Adams faces LV, the 14th-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 Chris Olave: a clear but modest edge of 10.6 points of value over replacement (41.3 vs 30.7).
The draft market agrees: Chris Olave goes first at ADP 19.9 vs 41.2 for Davante Adams.
Health note: Davante Adams carries an injury flag of Out (Knee), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Chris OlaveNOR | Davante AdamsLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | PIT | LV | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 13.1 | 13.1 | Olave +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #20 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 226.6 | 216.0 | Olave +10.6 pts |
| Points per game | 13.3 | 12.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 41.3 | 30.7 | Olave +10.6 |
| Overall rank | #38 | #46 | Olave by 8 |
| Position rank | WR12 | WR15 | |
| Market ADP | 19.9 | 41.2 | Adams +21.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Chris Olave or Davante Adams in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Chris Olave by 0.1 projected points (13.1 vs 13.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Chris Olave or Davante Adams in 2026 fantasy football?
Chris Olave. He projects 226.6 fantasy points with 41.3 value over replacement, vs 216.0 points and 30.7 for Davante Adams (WR, PPR).