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

THE FF CALL

Start Jake Ferguson

+4.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Jake Ferguson over Austin Hooper for Week 7 PPR: 6.4 projected points versus 2.4.

  • Austin Hooper: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.
  • Jake Ferguson: 4.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Jake Ferguson
Why this pick?

Jake Ferguson

Fortified6.4
ESPN5.9
Sleeper7.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Jake Ferguson faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.1 fantasy points.

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%.

Jake Ferguson projects for 6.4 points in PPR scoring, 4.0 more than Austin Hooper. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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