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Should I start Brady Russell or Mark Andrews this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mark Andrews

+8.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Mark Andrews over Brady Russell for Week 7 PPR: 8.4 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Mark Andrews: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Mark Andrews
Why this pick?

Mark Andrews

Fortified8.4
ESPN8.1
Sleeper8.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Mark Andrews faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Brady Russell

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

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

Mark Andrews projects for 8.4 points in PPR scoring, 8.1 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, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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