2026 · Week 7 · PPR

Should I start Joe Burrow or Jordan Love in Week 7 (2026)?

The projection call

A close call. Slight lean: Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow projects for 19.5 points in PPR scoring, 0.3 more than Jordan Love. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

QB · CIN

Joe Burrow

19.5 projected FP

PPR · FF consensus

FantasyPros: 19.8
ESPN: 19.3
Sleeper: 19.3

vs BAL

Kickoff · Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET

QB · GB

Jordan Love

19.2 projected FP

PPR · FF consensus

FantasyPros: 19.2
ESPN: 19.6
Sleeper: 18.9

vs DET

Kickoff · Sun, Oct 25, 4:25 PM ET

Saved data; refresh temporarily unavailable. Oct 22, 2026, 12:50 AM ET. Projected points are not actual results.

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Before you lock it in

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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