Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Puka Nacua this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Christian McCaffrey

+8.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Christian McCaffrey over Puka Nacua for Week 7 PPR: 22.1 projected points versus 13.8.

Christian McCaffrey: 21.3 FP recent scoring average.
Puka Nacua: 26.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Christian McCaffrey

RB · SFStats & schedule

22.1FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Puka Nacua

WR · LARStats & schedule

13.8FF projected

↑ +13.8 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

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.

Puka Nacua

Fortified13.8

ESPN0.0

Sleeper22.2

FantasyPros—

Puka Nacua faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 26.5 fantasy points.

Christian McCaffrey projects for 22.1 points in PPR scoring, 8.3 more than Puka Nacua. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 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.