Should I start Austin Hooper or Eli Stowers this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Austin Hooper

+1.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Austin Hooper over Eli Stowers for Week 7 PPR: 2.4 projected points versus 1.0.

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

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Austin Hooper

TE · ATLStats & schedule

2.4FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Eli Stowers

TE · PHIStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

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%.

Eli Stowers

Fortified1.0

ESPN1.8

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Eli Stowers faces DAL in Week 7.

Austin Hooper projects for 2.4 points in PPR scoring, 1.4 more than Eli Stowers. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.