Should I start Braelon Allen or Riley Nowakowski this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Braelon Allen

+12.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Braelon Allen over Riley Nowakowski for Week 7 PPR: 12.5 projected points versus 0.1.

Braelon Allen: 13.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
Riley Nowakowski: 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Braelon Allen

RB · NYJStats & schedule

12.5FF projected

↓ -2.1 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Riley Nowakowski

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Braelon Allen

Fortified12.5

ESPN14.7

Sleeper7.8

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%.

Riley Nowakowski

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Riley Nowakowski faces NO in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Braelon Allen projects for 12.5 points in PPR scoring, 12.4 more than Riley Nowakowski. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 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.