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Should I start Denzel Boston or Josh Downs this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Denzel Boston

+3.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Denzel Boston over Josh Downs for Week 7 PPR: 11.8 projected points versus 8.6.

  • Denzel Boston: 9.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Josh Downs: 7.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Denzel Boston
Why this pick?

Denzel Boston

Fortified11.8
ESPN12.0
Sleeper10.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Denzel Boston faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.7 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%.

Denzel Boston projects for 11.8 points in PPR scoring, 3.2 more than Josh Downs. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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