Should I start Graham Mertz or Tyler Shough this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Shough

+14.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Tyler Shough over Graham Mertz for Week 7 PPR: 14.6 projected points versus 0.0.

Graham Mertz: INJURY_RESERVE; 1.25% matchup lift against NYG.
Tyler Shough: 14.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against PIT.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Tyler Shough

QB · NOStats & schedule

14.6FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Graham Mertz

QB · HOUStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Shough

Fortified14.6

ESPN15.3

Sleeper14.8

FantasyPros—

Tyler Shough faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

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

Tyler Shough projects for 14.6 points in PPR scoring, 14.6 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, 8:00 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.