Should I start Gunnar Helm or Mark Andrews this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mark Andrews

+4.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Mark Andrews over Gunnar Helm for Week 7 PPR: 8.4 projected points versus 3.9.

Gunnar Helm: 1.2 FP recent scoring average.
Mark Andrews: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.

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

FF PICK

Mark Andrews

TE · BALStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Gunnar Helm

TE · TENStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Mark Andrews

Fortified8.4

ESPN8.1

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Mark Andrews faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Gunnar Helm

Fortified3.9

ESPN4.1

Sleeper5.1

FantasyPros—

Gunnar Helm faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points.

Mark Andrews projects for 8.4 points in PPR scoring, 4.5 more than Gunnar Helm. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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