Should I start Brandin Cooks or John Metchie III this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brandin Cooks

+2.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Brandin Cooks over John Metchie III for Week 7 PPR: 6.4 projected points versus 3.7.

Brandin Cooks: 3.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
John Metchie III: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 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

John Metchie III

WR · CARStats & schedule

3.7FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 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%.

John Metchie III

Fortified3.7

ESPN4.8

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

John Metchie III faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.

Brandin Cooks projects for 6.4 points in PPR scoring, 2.8 more than John Metchie III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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