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Should I start Calvin Austin III or Ja'Marr Chase this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ja'Marr Chase

+20.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ja'Marr Chase over Calvin Austin III for Week 7 PPR: 20.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Calvin Austin III: INJURY_RESERVE; 5% matchup lift against HOU.
  • Ja'Marr Chase: 12.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ja'Marr Chase
Why this pick?

Ja'Marr Chase

Fortified20.0
ESPN21.8
Sleeper18.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Ja'Marr Chase faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points.

Calvin Austin III

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Calvin Austin III faces HOU in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%. INJURY_RESERVE

Ja'Marr Chase projects for 20.0 points in PPR scoring, 20.0 more than Calvin Austin III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:15 PM 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.

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