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Should I start Calvin Austin III or Trey McBride this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Trey McBride

+16.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Trey McBride over Calvin Austin III for Week 7 PPR: 16.2 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Calvin Austin III: INJURY_RESERVE; 5% matchup lift against HOU.
  • Trey McBride: 14.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Trey McBride
Why this pick?

Trey McBride

Fortified16.2
ESPN15.8
Sleeper15.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Trey McBride faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.7 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

Trey McBride projects for 16.2 points in PPR scoring, 16.2 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, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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