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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

McLaughlin

K · TB vs CAR

Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ETLatest report: Full

Projected points8.8ptsUsage estimate

Cairo Santos or Chase McLaughlin: 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 Chase McLaughlin 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.

Stat comparison

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

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionSantos: 9.0 (best)McLaughlin: 8.8
Projected team pointsSantos: 26.8 (best)McLaughlin: 20.8
Role
FG attempts / gameSantos: 1.8McLaughlin: 2.3 (best)
50+ makes / gameSantos: 0.3McLaughlin: 0.7 (best)
FG make rateSantos: 8 of 11 (73%)0 to 39: 4 made, 40 to 49: 2 made, 50 plus: 2 madeMcLaughlin: 14 of 14 (100%) (best)0 to 39: 6 made, 40 to 49: 4 made, 50 plus: 4 made
Range
FloorSantos: 7.0 (best)McLaughlin: 6.3
CeilingSantos: 11.2McLaughlin: 16.2 (best)
SteadinessSantos: Steady±4.2 pts · 6 gamesMcLaughlin: Steady (best)±5.6 pts · 6 games
Matchup
Game scriptSantos: Expected to lead (best)McLaughlin: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterSantos: 1.2 (best)McLaughlin: 1.4
Red zone FG rateSantos: 16%McLaughlin: 30% (best)
Opp red zone TD rate allowedSantos: 43% (best)24th (soft)McLaughlin: 59%10th (tough)
WeatherSantos: Wind 3 mph64F · Rain 0%McLaughlin: Wind 10 mph69F · Rain 0%
Roof / surfaceSantos: OpenMcLaughlin: Opengrass
Rest / scheduleSantos: Short week (4d)McLaughlin: Normal
Form
Last 3 avgSantos: 7.0McLaughlin: 8.7 (best)
Last 5 avgSantos: 7.2McLaughlin: 10.8 (best)
vs seasonSantos: −1.0 (Cooling) (best)McLaughlin: −2.2 (Cooling)
Crowd
Started in leaguesSantos: 67%McLaughlin: 82% (best)
Nuvela position ranklower is betterSantos: K15 (best)McLaughlin: K18

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