Should I start DK Metcalf or Dontayvion Wicks this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start DK Metcalf

+14.0 projected edge · PPR

Start DK Metcalf over Dontayvion Wicks for Week 7 PPR: 14.0 projected points versus 0.0.

DK Metcalf: 14.0 FP recent scoring average.
Dontayvion Wicks: OUT; 6.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

DK Metcalf

WR · PITStats & schedule

14.0FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dontayvion Wicks

WR · PHIStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

DK Metcalf

Fortified14.0

ESPN14.8

Sleeper12.3

FantasyPros—

DK Metcalf faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.0 fantasy points.

Dontayvion Wicks

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Dontayvion Wicks faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%. OUT

DK Metcalf projects for 14.0 points in PPR scoring, 14.0 more than Dontayvion Wicks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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