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Should I start Brady Russell or Chase Brown this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chase Brown

+14.3 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Chase Brown over Brady Russell for Week 7 PPR: 14.6 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Chase Brown: 13.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Chase Brown
Why this pick?

Chase Brown

Fortified14.6
ESPN14.7
Sleeper15.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Chase Brown faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Brady Russell

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Chase Brown projects for 14.6 points in PPR scoring, 14.3 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, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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