Should I start Ian Thomas or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Will Mallory

+4.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Will Mallory over Ian Thomas for Week 7 PPR: 5.6 projected points versus 1.4.

Ian Thomas: 4.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
Will Mallory: 4.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

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

FF PICK

Will Mallory

TE · INDStats & schedule

5.6FF projected

↓ -1.9 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ian Thomas

TE · LVStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Will Mallory

Fortified5.6

ESPN7.6

Sleeper5.3

FantasyPros—

Will Mallory faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.2

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Will Mallory projects for 5.6 points in PPR scoring, 4.2 more than Ian Thomas. 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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