Should I start Chris Manhertz or Justin Jefferson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Justin Jefferson

+17.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Justin Jefferson over Chris Manhertz for Week 7 PPR: 18.1 projected points versus 0.3.

Chris Manhertz: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Justin Jefferson: 18.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Justin Jefferson

WR · MINStats & schedule

18.1FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Chris Manhertz

TE · NYGStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Justin Jefferson

Fortified18.1

ESPN18.5

Sleeper16.9

FantasyPros—

Justin Jefferson faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.8 fantasy points.

Chris Manhertz

Fortified0.3

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

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

Justin Jefferson projects for 18.1 points in PPR scoring, 17.8 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, 9:03 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.