Should I start CeeDee Lamb or John Metchie III this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start CeeDee Lamb

+16.2 projected edge · PPR

Start CeeDee Lamb over John Metchie III for Week 7 PPR: 19.9 projected points versus 3.7.

CeeDee Lamb: 20.1 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against PHI.
John Metchie III: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

CeeDee Lamb

WR · DALStats & schedule

19.9FF projected

↑ +1.3 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

John Metchie III

WR · CARStats & schedule

3.7FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

CeeDee Lamb

Fortified19.9

ESPN18.5

Sleeper17.3

FantasyPros—

CeeDee Lamb faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 20.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

John Metchie III

Fortified3.7

ESPN4.8

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

John Metchie III faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.

CeeDee Lamb projects for 19.9 points in PPR scoring, 16.2 more than John Metchie III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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