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Should I start Jalen Brooks or Zay Flowers this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zay Flowers

+13.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Zay Flowers over Jalen Brooks for Week 7 PPR: 16.9 projected points versus 3.8.

  • Jalen Brooks: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.
  • Zay Flowers: 17.7 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Zay Flowers
Why this pick?

Zay Flowers

Fortified16.9
ESPN15.2
Sleeper18.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Zay Flowers faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Jalen Brooks

Fortified3.8
ESPN4.6
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Brooks faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Zay Flowers projects for 16.9 points in PPR scoring, 13.1 more than Jalen Brooks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:45 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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