Should I start Austin Hooper or Jake Briningstool this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Austin Hooper

+1.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Austin Hooper over Jake Briningstool 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.
Jake Briningstool: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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

Jake Briningstool

TE · KCStats & schedule

0.5FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 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%.

Jake Briningstool

Fortified0.5

ESPN0.5

Sleeper0.7

FantasyPros—

Jake Briningstool faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

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

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.