Should I start Austin Hooper or Charlie Kolar this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Charlie Kolar has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Austin Hooper: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.
Charlie Kolar: 4.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 AM ET · PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

Austin Hooper

TE · ATLStats & schedule

2.4FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Charlie Kolar

TE · LACStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

No game scheduled

Check bye / schedule

Why this pick?

Austin Hooper

Fortified2.4

ESPN2.0

Sleeper3.4

FantasyPros—

Austin Hooper faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Charlie Kolar

Fortified1.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.

Charlie Kolar has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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