Should I start Chase Brown or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chase Brown

+8.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Chase Brown over Will Mallory for Week 7 PPR: 14.6 projected points versus 5.6.

Chase Brown: 13.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.
Will Mallory: 4.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Chase Brown

RB · CINStats & schedule

14.6FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Will Mallory

TE · INDStats & schedule

5.6FF projected

↓ -1.9 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Chase Brown

Fortified14.6

ESPN14.7

Sleeper15.1

FantasyPros—

Chase Brown faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

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%.

Chase Brown projects for 14.6 points in PPR scoring, 8.9 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, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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