Should I start DK Metcalf or Tony Pollard this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start DK Metcalf

+2.5 projected edge · PPR

Start DK Metcalf over Tony Pollard for Week 7 PPR: 14.0 projected points versus 11.5.

DK Metcalf: 14.0 FP recent scoring average.
Tony Pollard: 8.6 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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

Tony Pollard

RB · TENStats & schedule

11.5FF projected

↓ -1.9 vs ESPN

vs CLE

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.

Tony Pollard

Fortified11.5

ESPN13.4

Sleeper11.9

FantasyPros—

Tony Pollard faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

DK Metcalf projects for 14.0 points in PPR scoring, 2.5 more than Tony Pollard. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.