Should I start Dalton Schultz or Jalen Brooks this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dalton Schultz

+4.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Dalton Schultz over Jalen Brooks for Week 7 PPR: 8.4 projected points versus 3.8.

Dalton Schultz: 5.4 FP recent scoring average.
Jalen Brooks: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Dalton Schultz

TE · HOUStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jalen Brooks

WR · ARIStats & schedule

3.8FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Dalton Schultz

Fortified8.4

ESPN8.5

Sleeper8.5

FantasyPros—

Dalton Schultz faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.4 fantasy points.

Jalen Brooks

Fortified3.8

ESPN4.6

Sleeper3.0

FantasyPros—

Jalen Brooks faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Dalton Schultz projects for 8.4 points in PPR scoring, 4.6 more than Jalen Brooks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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