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Should I start Carson Steele or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

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

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

  • Carson Steele: INJURY_RESERVE; 0.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Will Mallory: 4.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated · PPR

Will Mallory
Why this pick?

Will Mallory

Fortified5.6
ESPN7.6
Sleeper5.3
FantasyPros—

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

Carson Steele

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. INJURY_RESERVE

Carson Steele 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, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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