Should I start HOU D/ST or KC D/ST this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start HOU D/ST

+1.1 projected edge · PPR

Start HOU D/ST over KC D/ST for Week 7 PPR: 7.7 projected points versus 6.6.

HOU D/ST: 5.3 FP recent scoring average.
KC D/ST: 7.5 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

HOU D/ST

DST · HOUStats & schedule

7.7FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

KC D/ST

DST · KCStats & schedule

6.6FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

HOU D/ST

Fortified7.7

ESPN7.7

Sleeper8.2

FantasyPros—

HOU D/ST faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points.

KC D/ST

Fortified6.6

ESPN6.7

Sleeper5.8

FantasyPros—

KC D/ST faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

HOU D/ST projects for 7.7 points in PPR scoring, 1.1 more than KC D/ST. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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