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Should I start Austin Hooper or Max Klare this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Austin Hooper

+2.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Austin Hooper over Max Klare for Week 7 PPR: 2.4 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Austin Hooper: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.
  • Max Klare: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Austin Hooper
Why this pick?

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%.

Max Klare

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Max Klare faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Austin Hooper projects for 2.4 points in PPR scoring, 2.1 more than Max Klare. 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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