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Should I start Elijah Higgins or Justin Jefferson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Justin Jefferson

+14.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Justin Jefferson over Elijah Higgins for Week 7 PPR: 18.1 projected points versus 4.1.

  • Elijah Higgins: 8.1 FP recent scoring average.
  • Justin Jefferson: 18.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Justin Jefferson
Why this pick?

Justin Jefferson

Fortified18.1
ESPN18.5
Sleeper16.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Justin Jefferson faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.8 fantasy points.

Elijah Higgins

Fortified4.1
ESPN4.0
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Elijah Higgins faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.1 fantasy points.

Justin Jefferson projects for 18.1 points in PPR scoring, 14.0 more than Elijah Higgins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 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.

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