Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Christian McCaffrey

+14.1 projected edge · PPR

Start Christian McCaffrey over Ted Hurst III for Week 7 PPR: 22.1 projected points versus 8.0.

Christian McCaffrey: 21.3 FP recent scoring average.
Ted Hurst III: 3.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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

Ted Hurst III

WR · TBStats & schedule

8.0FF projected

↓ -2.0 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 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.

Ted Hurst III

Fortified8.0

ESPN10.0

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points.

Christian McCaffrey projects for 22.1 points in PPR scoring, 14.1 more than Ted Hurst III. 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.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.

Scoring & lineup notes

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.