Should I start Cody White or Josh Downs this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Downs

+5.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Josh Downs over Cody White for Week 7 PPR: 8.6 projected points versus 3.4.

Cody White: 4.7 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
Josh Downs: 7.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Josh Downs

WR · INDStats & schedule

8.6FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Cody White

WR · LVStats & schedule

3.4FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Josh Downs

Fortified8.6

ESPN8.4

Sleeper9.2

FantasyPros—

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Cody White

Fortified3.4

ESPN3.7

Sleeper3.7

FantasyPros—

Cody White faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Josh Downs projects for 8.6 points in PPR scoring, 5.2 more than Cody White. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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