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Should I start Austin Hooper or Tez Johnson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tez Johnson

+4.7 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Tez Johnson over Austin Hooper for Week 7 PPR: 7.0 projected points versus 2.4.

  • Austin Hooper: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.
  • Tez Johnson: 4.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Tez Johnson
Why this pick?

Tez Johnson

Fortified7.0
ESPN8.7
Sleeper5.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Tez Johnson faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.9 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%.

Tez Johnson projects for 7.0 points in PPR scoring, 4.7 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, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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