Should I start Jared Goff or Patrick Mahomes this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jared Goff

+4.1 projected edge · PPR

Start Jared Goff over Patrick Mahomes for Week 7 PPR: 18.4 projected points versus 14.3.

Jared Goff: 24.7 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against GB.
Patrick Mahomes: 13.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Jared Goff

QB · DETStats & schedule

18.4FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Patrick Mahomes

QB · KCStats & schedule

14.3FF projected

↓ -1.3 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jared Goff

Fortified18.4

ESPN18.5

Sleeper19.5

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%.

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%.

Jared Goff projects for 18.4 points in PPR scoring, 4.1 more than Patrick Mahomes. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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