Should I start Chase McLaughlin or Tyler Loop this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE RESEARCH PICK

Start Tyler Loop

Week 7 · PPR

Tyler Loop averaged 2.3 field-goal attempts per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.7 for Chase McLaughlin. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Tyler Loop receives the better positional matchup adjustment (3.75% versus 0%).

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

THE ALTERNATIVE

Chase McLaughlin

K · TBStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

RESEARCH PICK

Tyler Loop

K · BALStats & schedule

8.2FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Projection breakdown

Chase McLaughlin

Fortified8.4

ESPN8.6

Sleeper8.3

FantasyPros—

Chase McLaughlin faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points.

Tyler Loop

Fortified8.2

ESPN8.5

Sleeper7.3

FantasyPros—

Tyler Loop faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Chase McLaughlin projects for 8.4 points in PPR scoring, 0.2 more than Tyler Loop. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM 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.