Should I start Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Patrick Mahomes

+14.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Patrick Mahomes over Jalen Hurts for Week 7 PPR: 14.3 projected points versus 0.0.

Jalen Hurts: IR; 13.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
Patrick Mahomes: 13.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against SEA.

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

FF PICK

Patrick Mahomes

QB · KCStats & schedule

14.3FF projected

↓ -1.3 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 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?

Patrick Mahomes

Fortified14.3

ESPN15.6

Sleeper15.5

FantasyPros—

Patrick Mahomes faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

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

Patrick Mahomes projects for 14.3 points in PPR scoring, 14.3 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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