
Should I start Cole Kmet or Kenny Gainwell 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.
- Cole Kmet: 2.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against NE.
- Kenny Gainwell: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.
Forecast updated · PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

7.3FF projected
↑ +0.6 vs ESPN
Sun 1:00 PM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Cole Kmet
TE · CHIStats & schedule ›3.5FF projected
↑ +0.4 vs ESPN
Thu 8:15 PM ET
Why this pick?
Kenny Gainwell
Fortified7.3
ESPN6.6
Sleeper7.3
FantasyPros—
Kenny Gainwell faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.
Cole Kmet
Fortified3.5
ESPN3.1
Sleeper4.2
FantasyPros—
Cole Kmet faces NE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.
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