Should I start Colby Parkinson or Gunnar Helm this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Colby Parkinson

+3.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Colby Parkinson over Gunnar Helm for Week 7 PPR: 7.7 projected points versus 3.9.

Colby Parkinson: 7.7 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.
Gunnar Helm: 1.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Colby Parkinson

TE · LARStats & schedule

7.7FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Gunnar Helm

TE · TENStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Colby Parkinson

Fortified7.7

ESPN8.2

Sleeper6.7

FantasyPros—

Colby Parkinson faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Gunnar Helm

Fortified3.9

ESPN4.1

Sleeper5.1

FantasyPros—

Gunnar Helm faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points.

Colby Parkinson projects for 7.7 points in PPR scoring, 3.9 more than Gunnar Helm. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 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.