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Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Zach Ertz this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ja'Marr Chase

+19.8 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ja'Marr Chase over Zach Ertz for Week 7 PPR: 20.0 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Ja'Marr Chase: 12.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Zach Ertz: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ja'Marr Chase
Why this pick?

Ja'Marr Chase

Fortified20.0
ESPN21.8
Sleeper18.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Ja'Marr Chase faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points.

Zach Ertz

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Zach Ertz faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points.

Ja'Marr Chase projects for 20.0 points in PPR scoring, 19.8 more than Zach Ertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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