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

THE FF CALL

Start Pat Freiermuth

+2.0 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Pat Freiermuth over Josh Downs for Week 7 Half-PPR: 8.7 projected points versus 6.6.

Josh Downs: 5.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against MIN.
Pat Freiermuth: 10.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.

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

FF PICK

Pat Freiermuth

TE · PITStats & schedule

8.7FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Josh Downs

WR · INDStats & schedule

6.6FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Pat Freiermuth

Fortified8.7

ESPN8.3

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Pat Freiermuth faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

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%.

Pat Freiermuth projects for 8.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.0 more than Josh Downs. 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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