Should I start Austin Hooper or Marquise Brown this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Marquise Brown

+2.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Marquise Brown over Austin Hooper for Week 7 PPR: 4.9 projected points versus 2.4.

Austin Hooper: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.
Marquise Brown: 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Marquise Brown

WR · PHIStats & schedule

4.9FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 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?

Marquise Brown

Fortified4.9

ESPN5.1

Sleeper4.3

FantasyPros—

Marquise Brown faces DAL in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

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%.

Marquise Brown projects for 4.9 points in PPR scoring, 2.5 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, 8:00 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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