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Should I start Jalen Nailor or Zach Ertz this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Nailor

+3.8 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Jalen Nailor over Zach Ertz for Week 7 PPR: 4.0 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Jalen Nailor: 0.9 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Zach Ertz: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Jalen Nailor
Why this pick?

Jalen Nailor

Fortified4.0
ESPN5.7
Sleeper4.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Nailor faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Zach Ertz

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Zach Ertz faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points.

Jalen Nailor projects for 4.0 points in PPR scoring, 3.8 more than Zach Ertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:57 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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