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Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Eli Heidenreich this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Brian Thomas Jr.: 3.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Eli Heidenreich: INACTIVE; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated · PPR

Brian Thomas Jr.
Why this pick?

Brian Thomas Jr.

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 3.2 fantasy points.

Eli Heidenreich

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Eli Heidenreich faces NO in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%. INACTIVE

Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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