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Should I start Jacob Cowing or MarShawn Lloyd this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start MarShawn Lloyd

+2.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start MarShawn Lloyd over Jacob Cowing for Week 7 PPR: 5.0 projected points versus 2.9.

  • Jacob Cowing: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
  • MarShawn Lloyd: 9.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

MarShawn Lloyd
Why this pick?

MarShawn Lloyd

Fortified5.0
ESPN3.2
Sleeper5.0
FantasyProsโ€”

MarShawn Lloyd faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.2 fantasy points.

Jacob Cowing

Fortified2.9
ESPN4.7
Sleeper2.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jacob Cowing faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

MarShawn Lloyd projects for 5.0 points in PPR scoring, 2.1 more than Jacob Cowing. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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