Should I start Evan McPherson or Ryan Fitzgerald this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ryan Fitzgerald

+1.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Ryan Fitzgerald over Evan McPherson for Week 7 PPR: 9.6 projected points versus 7.8.

Evan McPherson: 6.0 FP recent scoring average.
Ryan Fitzgerald: 8.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against TB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Ryan Fitzgerald

K · CARStats & schedule

9.6FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Evan McPherson

K · CINStats & schedule

7.8FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ryan Fitzgerald

Fortified9.6

ESPN9.4

Sleeper8.1

FantasyPros—

Ryan Fitzgerald faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Evan McPherson

Fortified7.8

ESPN7.4

Sleeper8.3

FantasyPros—

Evan McPherson faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points.

Ryan Fitzgerald projects for 9.6 points in PPR scoring, 1.8 more than Evan McPherson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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