Should I start Jalen Hurts or Michael Penix Jr. this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Penix Jr.

+14.7 projected edge · PPR

Start Michael Penix Jr. over Jalen Hurts for Week 7 PPR: 14.7 projected points versus 0.0.

Jalen Hurts: IR; 13.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against DAL.
Michael Penix Jr.: 16.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Michael Penix Jr.

QB · ATLStats & schedule

14.7FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 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?

Michael Penix Jr.

Fortified14.7

ESPN14.6

Sleeper15.1

FantasyPros—

Michael Penix Jr. faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.7 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 5%. IR

Michael Penix Jr. projects for 14.7 points in PPR scoring, 14.7 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, 7:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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