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Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Lew Nichols this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

  • Christian McCaffrey: 21.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Lew Nichols: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated · PPR

Christian McCaffrey
Why this pick?

Christian McCaffrey

Fortified22.1
ESPN21.9
Sleeper21.0
FantasyPros—

Christian McCaffrey faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 21.3 fantasy points.

Lew Nichols

Fortified0.2
ESPN—
Sleeper0.2
FantasyPros—

Lew Nichols faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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