Should I start Graham Mertz or Skylar Thompson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

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Start Graham Mertz

Week 7 · PPR

Graham Mertz receives the better positional matchup adjustment (1.25% versus 0%).

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

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Graham Mertz

QB · HOUStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Skylar Thompson

QB · BALStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Projection breakdown

Graham Mertz

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Graham Mertz faces NYG in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%. INJURY_RESERVE

Skylar Thompson

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Skylar Thompson faces CIN in Week 7. INJURY_RESERVE

The projections are effectively level (0.0 vs 0.0 FP). There is no meaningful projected edge. Compare the matchups and confirm your lineup before kickoff.

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

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