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Week7 · 2026
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Santos

K · CHI vs NE

FinalCHI 30 – 24 NE

Final points15.0pts

projected 9.0

Ryland

K · ARI vs DEN

Kickoff Sun 4:05 PM ET

Projected points7.9ptsUsage estimate

Cairo Santos or Chad Ryland: who should I start in Week 7?

Cairo Santos already played (15.0 pts, final). If he's in your lineup, those points are banked; if not, he can't help you this week. Compare Chad Ryland with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Mon 7:53 PM ET
  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

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    Also worth knowing

    • EdgeHis team was expected to score 26.8 points, a high scoring spot.
  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

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    Also worth knowing

    • EdgeHis team is expected to score only 19.5 points.

Stat comparison

Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionSantos: 9.0 (best)Ryland: 7.9
Projected team pointsSantos: 26.8 (best)Ryland: 19.5
Role
FG attempts / gameSantos: 1.8Ryland: 2.7 (best)
50+ makes / gameSantos: 0.3 (best)Ryland: 0.2
FG make rateSantos: 8 of 11 (73%)0 to 39: 4 made, 40 to 49: 2 made, 50 plus: 2 madeRyland: 14 of 16 (88%) (best)0 to 39: 8 made, 40 to 49: 5 made, 50 plus: 1 made
Range
FloorSantos: 7.0 (best)Ryland: 5.5
CeilingSantos: 11.2Ryland: 16.8 (best)
SteadinessSantos: Steady (best)±4.2 pts · 6 gamesRyland: Up & down±7.3 pts · 6 games
Matchup
Game scriptSantos: Expected to lead (best)Ryland: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterSantos: 1.2 (best)Ryland: 1.7
Red zone FG rateSantos: 16%Ryland: 33% (best)
Opp red zone TD rate allowedSantos: 43%24th (soft)Ryland: 41% (best)25th (soft)
WeatherSantos: Wind 3 mph64F · Rain 0%Ryland: Roof (retractable)
Roof / surfaceSantos: OpenRyland: Retractable roofgrass
Rest / scheduleSantos: Short week (4d)Ryland: Normal
Form
Last 3 avgSantos: 7.0Ryland: 10.0 (best)
Last 5 avgSantos: 7.2Ryland: 9.0 (best)
vs seasonSantos: −1.0 (Cooling)Ryland: −0.2 (Steady) (best)
Crowd
Started in leaguesSantos: 67%Ryland: 71% (best)
Nuvela position ranklower is betterSantos: K15 (best)Ryland: K26

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