Should I start DK Metcalf or Ricky Pearsall this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start DK Metcalf

+14.0 projected edge · PPR

Start DK Metcalf over Ricky Pearsall for Week 7 PPR: 14.0 projected points versus 0.0.

DK Metcalf: 14.0 FP recent scoring average.
Ricky Pearsall: INJURY_RESERVE; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 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

Ricky Pearsall

WR · SFStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 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.

Ricky Pearsall

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Ricky Pearsall faces ATL in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%. INJURY_RESERVE

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

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 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.