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Should I start Josh Downs or Michael Carter this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Downs

+8.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Josh Downs over Michael Carter for Week 7 PPR: 8.6 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Josh Downs: 7.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • Michael Carter: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Josh Downs
Why this pick?

Josh Downs

Fortified8.6
ESPN8.4
Sleeper9.2
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Michael Carter

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Carter faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Josh Downs projects for 8.6 points in PPR scoring, 8.5 more than Michael Carter. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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