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

THE FF CALL

Start HOU D/ST

+1.4 projected edge · PPR

Start HOU D/ST over PIT D/ST for Week 7 PPR: 7.7 projected points versus 6.3.

HOU D/ST: 5.3 FP recent scoring average.
PIT D/ST: 5.7 FP recent scoring average.

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

PIT D/ST

DST · PITStats & schedule

6.3FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM 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.

PIT D/ST

Fortified6.3

ESPN6.2

Sleeper6.3

FantasyPros—

PIT D/ST faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.7 fantasy points.

HOU D/ST projects for 7.7 points in PPR scoring, 1.4 more than PIT 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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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.