Should I start Austin Hooper or Josh Downs this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Downs

+4.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Josh Downs over Austin Hooper for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.6 projected points versus 1.9.

Austin Hooper: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SF.
Josh Downs: 5.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Josh Downs

WR · INDStats & schedule

6.6FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Austin Hooper

TE · ATLStats & schedule

1.9FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Josh Downs

Fortified6.6

ESPN6.4

Sleeper7.4

FantasyPros—

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Austin Hooper

Fortified1.9

ESPN1.6

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros—

Austin Hooper faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Josh Downs projects for 6.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.7 more than Austin Hooper. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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