Should I start Eli Heidenreich or Xavier Worthy this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Xavier Worthy

+11.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Xavier Worthy over Eli Heidenreich for Week 7 PPR: 11.1 projected points versus 0.1.

Eli Heidenreich: 10% matchup lift against NO.
Xavier Worthy: 12.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Xavier Worthy

WR · KCStats & schedule

11.1FF projected

↓ -1.3 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 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?

Xavier Worthy

Fortified11.1

ESPN12.4

Sleeper11.1

FantasyPros—

Xavier Worthy faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

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%.

Xavier Worthy projects for 11.1 points in PPR scoring, 11.0 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, 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.