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

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+1.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ted Hurst III over Brandin Cooks for Week 7 PPR: 8.0 projected points versus 6.4.

  • Brandin Cooks: 3.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
  • Ted Hurst III: 3.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ted Hurst III
Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified8.0
ESPN10.0
Sleeper8.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points.

Brandin Cooks

Fortified6.4
ESPN6.3
Sleeper8.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Ted Hurst III projects for 8.0 points in PPR scoring, 1.5 more than Brandin Cooks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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