Malik Benson or Zavion Thomas?
Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 24 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Zavion Thomas
- Rest of season: even on the consensus
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Malik Benson | Zavion Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season | WR126#116–#136 | WR126#119–#136 |
| Week 7 | WR105#99–#132 | WR103#92–#120edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #363 overall | 2 #395 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +1 val | -23 ranks · -14 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 2% |
| Bye | 13 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Malik Benson or Zavion Thomas?
- Zavion Thomas. This week's consensus has Malik Benson at WR105 (range #99–#132) and Zavion Thomas at WR103 (range #92–#120). Projections: 1.3 vs 1.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Malik Benson or Zavion Thomas?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Malik Benson WR126 (range #116–#136) vs Zavion Thomas WR126 (range #119–#136).
- Should I trade Malik Benson for Zavion Thomas?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Benson is ranked #363 overall and Zavion Thomas #395, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.