Should I start Graham Mertz or Jameis Winston this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jameis Winston

+3.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Jameis Winston over Graham Mertz for Week 7 PPR: 3.3 projected points versus 0.0.

Graham Mertz: INJURY_RESERVE; 2.5% matchup lift against NYG.
Jameis Winston: 16.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Jameis Winston

QB · NYGStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↑ +3.3 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Graham Mertz

QB · HOUStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jameis Winston

Fortified3.3

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Jameis Winston faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.7 fantasy points.

Graham Mertz

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Graham Mertz faces NYG in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%. INJURY_RESERVE

Jameis Winston projects for 3.3 points in PPR scoring, 3.3 more than Graham Mertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 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.