Should I start Evan Engram or Ja'Marr Chase this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ja'Marr Chase

+13.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Ja'Marr Chase over Evan Engram for Week 7 PPR: 20.0 projected points versus 6.1.

Evan Engram: 4.8 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against ARI.
Ja'Marr Chase: 12.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Ja'Marr Chase

WR · CINStats & schedule

20.0FF projected

↓ -1.8 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Evan Engram

TE · DENStats & schedule

6.1FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ja'Marr Chase

Fortified20.0

ESPN21.8

Sleeper18.7

FantasyPros—

Ja'Marr Chase faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points.

Evan Engram

Fortified6.1

ESPN5.8

Sleeper5.8

FantasyPros—

Evan Engram faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Ja'Marr Chase projects for 20.0 points in PPR scoring, 13.9 more than Evan Engram. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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