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Should I start Demond Claiborne or Eli Heidenreich this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

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Start Demond Claiborne

Week 7 ยท PPR

Demond Claiborne averaged 2.0 carries per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 0.0 for Eli Heidenreich. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Demond Claiborne
Projection breakdown

Demond Claiborne

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Demond Claiborne faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Eli Heidenreich

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Eli Heidenreich faces NO in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Demond Claiborne projects for 0.3 points in PPR scoring, 0.3 more than Eli Heidenreich. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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