Should I start DK Metcalf or MarShawn Lloyd this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start DK Metcalf

+9.0 projected edge · PPR

Start DK Metcalf over MarShawn Lloyd for Week 7 PPR: 13.9 projected points versus 5.0.

DK Metcalf: 14.0 FP recent scoring average.
MarShawn Lloyd: 9.2 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

DK Metcalf

WR · PITStats & schedule

13.9FF projected

↓ -0.9 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

MarShawn Lloyd

RB · GBStats & schedule

5.0FF projected

↑ +1.8 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

DK Metcalf

Fortified13.9

ESPN14.8

Sleeper12.1

FantasyPros—

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

MarShawn Lloyd

Fortified5.0

ESPN3.2

Sleeper5.0

FantasyPros—

MarShawn Lloyd faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.2 fantasy points.

DK Metcalf projects for 13.9 points in PPR scoring, 9.0 more than MarShawn Lloyd. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.