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Should I start Cade Otton or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Cade Otton

+2.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Cade Otton over Will Mallory for Week 7 PPR: 7.8 projected points versus 5.6.

  • Cade Otton: 4.9 FP recent scoring average.
  • Will Mallory: 4.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Cade Otton
Why this pick?

Cade Otton

Fortified7.8
ESPN7.9
Sleeper8.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Cade Otton faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points.

Will Mallory

Fortified5.6
ESPN7.6
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Will Mallory faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Cade Otton projects for 7.8 points in PPR scoring, 2.2 more than Will Mallory. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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