Should I start Dawson Knox or Jeremy Ruckert this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

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

Dawson Knox: 2.0 FP recent scoring average.
Jeremy Ruckert: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

Jeremy Ruckert

TE · NYJStats & schedule

1.7FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dawson Knox

TE · BUFStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

No game scheduled

Check bye / schedule

Why this pick?

Jeremy Ruckert

Fortified1.7

ESPN1.0

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros—

Jeremy Ruckert faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Dawson Knox

Fortified0.3

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points.

Dawson Knox 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, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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Scoring & lineup notes

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