
Should I start Bo Melton or Gavin Bartholomew this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Gavin Bartholomew
Week 7 ยท PPR
Gavin Bartholomew averaged 2.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.7 for Bo Melton. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Gavin Bartholomew: 4.8 versus 1.7 FP per game.
Forecast updated ยท PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

2.2FF projected
โ -0.2 vs ESPN
Sun 4:25 PM ET
RESEARCH PICK

Gavin Bartholomew
TE ยท MINStats & schedule โบ1.9FF projected
โ +0.4 vs ESPN
Sun 1:00 PM ET
Bo Melton
FF2.2 FP
Boosted Trees1.8 FP
Workload2.3 FP
Monte Carlo1.7 FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.7 FP.
- The DET defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 8.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.6 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Bo Melton; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.7 targets per game.
Gavin Bartholomew
FF1.9 FP
Boosted Trees1.4 FP
Workload2.6 FP
Monte Carlo2.7 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 4.9 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 0.9 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 4.8 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.5 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.3 targets per game.
Projection breakdown
Bo Melton
Fortified2.2
ESPN2.3
Sleeper1.7
FantasyProsโ
Bo Melton faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.
Gavin Bartholomew
Fortified1.9
ESPN1.5
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ
Gavin Bartholomew faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.
Actuals, projections & playoff outlook
Your next decision
SEE THE WHOLE SEASON
Donโt just win Sunday.
Win whatโs next.
Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.
WEEK 7PLAYOFFS โ
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your leagueโs rules.