Should I start Kaelon Black or Marquez Valdes-Scantling this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kaelon Black

+4.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Kaelon Black over Marquez Valdes-Scantling for Week 7 PPR: 5.2 projected points versus 0.3.

Kaelon Black: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 2.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Kaelon Black

RB · SFStats & schedule

5.2FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Marquez Valdes-Scantling

WR · PITStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Kaelon Black

Fortified5.2

ESPN6.4

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros—

Kaelon Black faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Fortified0.3

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Marquez Valdes-Scantling faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.1 fantasy points.

Kaelon Black projects for 5.2 points in PPR scoring, 4.9 more than Marquez Valdes-Scantling. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 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.