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Should I start Dontayvion Wicks or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+8.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ted Hurst III over Dontayvion Wicks for Week 7 PPR: 8.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Dontayvion Wicks: OUT; 6.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Ted Hurst III: 3.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ted Hurst III
Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified8.0
ESPN10.0
Sleeper8.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points.

Dontayvion Wicks

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Ted Hurst III projects for 8.0 points in PPR scoring, 8.0 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, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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