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Should I start Brandon McManus or Chase McLaughlin this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Chase McLaughlin

+0.6 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Chase McLaughlin over Brandon McManus for Week 7 PPR: 8.4 projected points versus 7.8.

  • Chase McLaughlin: 8.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Chase McLaughlin
Why this pick?

Chase McLaughlin

Fortified8.4
ESPN8.6
Sleeper8.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Chase McLaughlin faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points.

Brandon McManus

Fortified7.8
ESPN7.9
Sleeper7.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Brandon McManus faces LV in Week 7.

Chase McLaughlin projects for 8.4 points in PPR scoring, 0.6 more than Brandon McManus. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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