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Should I start Bo Melton or Zach Ertz this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Bo Melton

+2.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Bo Melton over Zach Ertz for Week 7 PPR: 2.2 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Bo Melton: 1.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.
  • Zach Ertz: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Bo Melton
Why this pick?

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%.

Zach Ertz

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Zach Ertz faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points.

Bo Melton projects for 2.2 points in PPR scoring, 2.0 more than Zach Ertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:42 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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