Should I start Kaden Wetjen or Rico Dowdle this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rico Dowdle

+8.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Rico Dowdle over Kaden Wetjen for Week 7 PPR: 9.0 projected points versus 0.7.

Kaden Wetjen: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Rico Dowdle: 7.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

9.0FF projected

↑ +1.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Kaden Wetjen

WR · PITStats & schedule

0.7FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Rico Dowdle

Fortified9.0

ESPN7.7

Sleeper8.9

FantasyPros—

Rico Dowdle faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Kaden Wetjen

Fortified0.7

ESPN1.2

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Kaden Wetjen faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Rico Dowdle projects for 9.0 points in PPR scoring, 8.3 more than Kaden Wetjen. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 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.