Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+9.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over Brandon Aiyuk for Week 7 PPR: 9.4 projected points versus 0.0.

Brandon Aiyuk: OUT; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
Tyler Higbee: 9.7 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:32 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Tyler Higbee

TE · LARStats & schedule

9.4FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brandon Aiyuk

WR · SFStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified9.4

ESPN8.4

Sleeper9.7

FantasyPros—

Tyler Higbee faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

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

Tyler Higbee projects for 9.4 points in PPR scoring, 9.4 more than Brandon Aiyuk. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:32 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.