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Should I start Jeremy Ruckert or Xavier Worthy this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Xavier Worthy

+9.4 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Xavier Worthy over Jeremy Ruckert for Week 7 PPR: 11.1 projected points versus 1.7.

  • Jeremy Ruckert: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
  • Xavier Worthy: 12.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Xavier Worthy
Why this pick?

Xavier Worthy

Fortified11.1
ESPN12.4
Sleeper11.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Xavier Worthy faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Jeremy Ruckert

Fortified1.7
ESPN1.0
Sleeper2.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Jeremy Ruckert faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Xavier Worthy projects for 11.1 points in PPR scoring, 9.4 more than Jeremy Ruckert. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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