Should I start Gunnar Helm or Matt Hibner this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Gunnar Helm

+1.1 projected edge · PPR

Start Gunnar Helm over Matt Hibner for Week 7 PPR: 3.9 projected points versus 2.8.

Gunnar Helm: 1.2 FP recent scoring average.
Matt Hibner: 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.

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

FF PICK

Gunnar Helm

TE · TENStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Matt Hibner

TE · BALStats & schedule

2.8FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Gunnar Helm

Fortified3.9

ESPN4.1

Sleeper5.1

FantasyPros—

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

Matt Hibner

Fortified2.8

ESPN3.1

Sleeper2.3

FantasyPros—

Matt Hibner faces CIN in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Gunnar Helm projects for 3.9 points in PPR scoring, 1.1 more than Matt Hibner. 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.