Should I start Evan Engram or Payne Durham this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Evan Engram

+5.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Evan Engram over Payne Durham for Week 7 PPR: 6.1 projected points versus 1.1.

Evan Engram: 4.8 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against ARI.
Payne Durham: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Evan Engram

TE · DENStats & schedule

6.1FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Payne Durham

TE · TBStats & schedule

1.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

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%.

Payne Durham

Fortified1.1

ESPN1.0

Sleeper1.2

FantasyPros—

Payne Durham faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

Evan Engram projects for 6.1 points in PPR scoring, 5.0 more than Payne Durham. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 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.