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Should I start Austin Hooper or Connor Heyward this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Austin Hooper

+1.9 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Austin Hooper over Connor Heyward for Week 7 PPR: 2.4 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Austin Hooper: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.
  • Connor Heyward: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Austin Hooper
Why this pick?

Austin Hooper

Fortified2.4
ESPN2.0
Sleeper3.4
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.5
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Connor Heyward faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

Austin Hooper projects for 2.4 points in PPR scoring, 1.9 more than Connor Heyward. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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