Should I start Eli Heidenreich or Kenny Gainwell this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kenny Gainwell

+7.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Kenny Gainwell over Eli Heidenreich for Week 7 PPR: 7.3 projected points versus 0.1.

Eli Heidenreich: 10% matchup lift against NO.
Kenny Gainwell: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Kenny Gainwell

RB · TBStats & schedule

7.3FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Eli Heidenreich

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Kenny Gainwell

Fortified7.3

ESPN6.6

Sleeper7.3

FantasyPros—

Kenny Gainwell faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Eli Heidenreich

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Eli Heidenreich faces NO in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Kenny Gainwell projects for 7.3 points in PPR scoring, 7.2 more than Eli Heidenreich. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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