Should I start Brady Russell or Brandin Cooks this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brandin Cooks

+6.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Brandin Cooks over Brady Russell for Week 7 PPR: 6.4 projected points versus 0.3.

Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Brandin Cooks: 3.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:38 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Brandin Cooks

WR · SFStats & schedule

6.4FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brady Russell

RB · SEAStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Brandin Cooks

Fortified6.4

ESPN6.3

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Brandin Cooks faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Brady Russell

Fortified0.3

ESPN0.5

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brady Russell faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Brandin Cooks projects for 6.4 points in PPR scoring, 6.2 more than Brady Russell. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:38 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.