Should I start Austin Hooper or Troy Franklin this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Troy Franklin

+1.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Troy Franklin over Austin Hooper for Week 7 PPR: 3.9 projected points versus 2.4.

Austin Hooper: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.
Troy Franklin: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 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?

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.9

ESPN4.1

Sleeper5.2

FantasyPros—

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 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%.

Troy Franklin projects for 3.9 points in PPR scoring, 1.5 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, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.