Should I start Dallen Bentley or Ian Thomas this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ian Thomas

+1.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Ian Thomas over Dallen Bentley for Week 7 PPR: 1.4 projected points versus 0.3.

Dallen Bentley: 5% matchup lift against ARI.
Ian Thomas: 4.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:32 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Ian Thomas

TE · LVStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dallen Bentley

TE · DENStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.2

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Dallen Bentley

Fortified0.3

ESPN—

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Dallen Bentley faces ARI in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Ian Thomas projects for 1.4 points in PPR scoring, 1.2 more than Dallen Bentley. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:32 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.