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

THE FF CALL

Start Jared Goff

+3.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Jared Goff over Michael Penix Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 18.3 projected points versus 14.7.

Jared Goff: 24.7 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against GB.
Michael Penix Jr.: 16.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Jared Goff

QB · DETStats & schedule

18.3FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Michael Penix Jr.

QB · ATLStats & schedule

14.7FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jared Goff

Fortified18.3

ESPN18.5

Sleeper19.0

FantasyPros—

Jared Goff faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 24.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

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.

Jared Goff projects for 18.3 points in PPR scoring, 3.6 more than Michael Penix Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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