Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Deion Burks this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Deion Burks

+0.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Deion Burks over Brandon Aiyuk for Week 7 PPR: 0.9 projected points versus 0.0.

Brandon Aiyuk: OUT; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
Deion Burks: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Deion Burks

WR · INDStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brandon Aiyuk

WR · SFStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Deion Burks

Fortified0.9

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.2

FantasyPros—

Deion Burks faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Brandon Aiyuk

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brandon Aiyuk faces ATL in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%. OUT

Deion Burks projects for 0.9 points in PPR scoring, 0.9 more than Brandon Aiyuk. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.

Scoring & lineup notes

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.