Should I start Jalen Hurts or Kirk Cousins this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kirk Cousins

+15.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Kirk Cousins over Jalen Hurts for Week 7 PPR: 15.9 projected points versus 0.0.

Jalen Hurts: IR; 13.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
Kirk Cousins: 18.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Kirk Cousins

QB · LVStats & schedule

15.9FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jalen Hurts

QB · PHIStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Kirk Cousins

Fortified15.9

ESPN16.4

Sleeper15.0

FantasyPros—

Kirk Cousins faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.3 fantasy points.

Jalen Hurts

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Jalen Hurts faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%. IR

Kirk Cousins projects for 15.9 points in PPR scoring, 15.9 more than Jalen Hurts. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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