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Should I start Chris Manhertz or Ja'Kobi Lane this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ja'Kobi Lane

+5.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ja'Kobi Lane over Chris Manhertz for Week 7 PPR: 5.5 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Chris Manhertz: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ja'Kobi Lane: 8.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ja'Kobi Lane
Why this pick?

Ja'Kobi Lane

Fortified5.5
ESPN4.8
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ja'Kobi Lane faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Chris Manhertz

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Chris Manhertz faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Ja'Kobi Lane projects for 5.5 points in PPR scoring, 5.2 more than Chris Manhertz. 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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