Should I start Josh Downs or Tyrone Tracy Jr. this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Downs

+2.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Josh Downs over Tyrone Tracy Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 8.6 projected points versus 5.8.

Josh Downs: 7.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 7.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

RB · NYGStats & schedule

5.8FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 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%.

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Fortified5.8

ESPN4.8

Sleeper6.5

FantasyPros—

Tyrone Tracy Jr. faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.8 fantasy points.

Josh Downs projects for 8.6 points in PPR scoring, 2.8 more than Tyrone Tracy Jr.. 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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