Should I start Braelon Allen or DK Metcalf this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start DK Metcalf

+4.0 projected edge · PPR

Start DK Metcalf over Braelon Allen for Week 7 PPR: 14.0 projected points versus 10.0.

Braelon Allen: 13.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
DK Metcalf: 14.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

DK Metcalf

WR · PITStats & schedule

14.0FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Braelon Allen

RB · NYJStats & schedule

10.0FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

DK Metcalf

Fortified14.0

ESPN14.8

Sleeper12.3

FantasyPros—

DK Metcalf faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.0 fantasy points.

Braelon Allen

Fortified10.0

ESPN9.1

Sleeper7.3

FantasyPros—

Braelon Allen faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

DK Metcalf projects for 14.0 points in PPR scoring, 4.0 more than Braelon Allen. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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