Should I start Dak Prescott or Michael Penix Jr. this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dak Prescott

+1.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Dak Prescott over Michael Penix Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 16.5 projected points versus 14.7.

Dak Prescott: 13.9 FP recent scoring average.
Michael Penix Jr.: 16.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Dak Prescott

QB · DALStats & schedule

16.5FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Michael Penix Jr.

QB · ATLStats & schedule

14.7FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Dak Prescott

Fortified16.5

ESPN16.7

Sleeper15.5

FantasyPros—

Dak Prescott faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.9 fantasy points.

Michael Penix Jr.

Fortified14.7

ESPN14.6

Sleeper15.1

FantasyPros—

Michael Penix Jr. faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.7 fantasy points.

Dak Prescott projects for 16.5 points in PPR scoring, 1.8 more than Michael Penix Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 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.