Should I start David Njoku or Pat Freiermuth this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

David Njoku has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

David Njoku: INJURY_RESERVE.
Pat Freiermuth: 11.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET · PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

Pat Freiermuth

TE · PITStats & schedule

10.3FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

David Njoku

TE · LACStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

No game scheduled

Check bye / schedule

Why this pick?

Pat Freiermuth

Fortified10.3

ESPN10.0

Sleeper9.5

FantasyPros—

Pat Freiermuth faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

David Njoku

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

INJURY_RESERVE

David Njoku has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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Scoring & lineup notes

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