Should I start Austin Hooper or John Metchie III this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start John Metchie III

+1.3 projected edge · PPR

Start John Metchie III over Austin Hooper for Week 7 PPR: 3.7 projected points versus 2.4.

Austin Hooper: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.
John Metchie III: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

John Metchie III

WR · CARStats & schedule

3.7FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Austin Hooper

TE · ATLStats & schedule

2.4FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

John Metchie III

Fortified3.7

ESPN4.8

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

John Metchie III faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.

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%.

John Metchie III projects for 3.7 points in PPR scoring, 1.3 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, 7:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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