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2026 · Week 7 · PPR

Should I start Houston Texans or Minnesota Vikings in Week 7 (2026)?

The projection call

A close call. Slight lean: Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings projects for 8.9 points in PPR scoring, 0.7 more than Houston Texans. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

DST · HOU

Houston Texans

8.2 projected FP
↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

PPR · Fortified Fantasy projection

Inside the FF projection

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Defense adjustment: 0%
Advanced metrics: No qualified signal

FantasyPros
8.5
ESPN
7.7
Sleeper
8.2

vs NYG

Kickoff ·

DST · MIN

Minnesota Vikings

8.9 projected FP
↓ -1.3 vs ESPN

PPR · Fortified Fantasy projection

Inside the FF projection

Recent form: unavailable
Defense adjustment: +1.25%
Advanced metrics: No qualified signal

FantasyPros
7.8
ESPN
10.2
Sleeper
—

vs IND

Kickoff ·

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Less than one projected point separates these players. Treat this as a close decision rather than a confident bench call. Confirm active status, kickoff time and your league’s scoring. This page does not include verified late injury or weather updates.

What changes in PPR, half-PPR and standard?

PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards no reception point. Use the scoring buttons above to compare the same players under each preset. Passing TDs, bonuses and other custom rules may differ in your league.

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