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Should I start Dalton Schultz or Josh Downs this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

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Start Dalton Schultz

Week 7 ยท PPR

Dalton Schultz receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -3.75%).

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Dalton Schultz
Projection breakdown

Dalton Schultz

Fortified8.4
ESPN8.5
Sleeper8.5
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Josh Downs

Fortified8.6
ESPN8.4
Sleeper9.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Josh Downs projects for 8.6 points in PPR scoring, 0.2 more than Dalton Schultz. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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