Should I start John Metchie III or Pat Freiermuth this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Pat Freiermuth

+6.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Pat Freiermuth over John Metchie III for Week 7 PPR: 10.3 projected points versus 3.7.

John Metchie III: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.
Pat Freiermuth: 11.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Pat Freiermuth

TE · PITStats & schedule

10.3FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

John Metchie III

WR · CARStats & schedule

3.7FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Pat Freiermuth

Fortified10.3

ESPN10.0

Sleeper9.5

FantasyPros—

Pat Freiermuth faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

John Metchie III

Fortified3.7

ESPN4.8

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

John Metchie III faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.

Pat Freiermuth projects for 10.3 points in PPR scoring, 6.6 more than John Metchie III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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