Should I start Johnny Wilson or Josh Downs this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Downs

+8.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Josh Downs over Johnny Wilson for Week 7 PPR: 8.6 projected points versus 0.0.

Johnny Wilson: INJURY_RESERVE; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
Josh Downs: 7.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Josh Downs

WR · INDStats & schedule

8.6FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Johnny Wilson

WR · PHIStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Josh Downs

Fortified8.6

ESPN8.4

Sleeper9.2

FantasyPros—

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Johnny Wilson

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Johnny Wilson faces DAL in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%. INJURY_RESERVE

Josh Downs projects for 8.6 points in PPR scoring, 8.6 more than Johnny Wilson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.