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Should I start Connor Heyward or Riley Nowakowski 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.

  • Connor Heyward: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Riley Nowakowski: 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated · PPR

Connor Heyward
Why this pick?

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.5
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.6
FantasyPros—

Connor Heyward faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

Riley Nowakowski

Fortified0.1
ESPN—
Sleeper0.1
FantasyPros—

Riley Nowakowski faces NO in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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