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Should I start Kaelon Black or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+2.7 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ted Hurst III over Kaelon Black for Week 7 PPR: 8.0 projected points versus 5.2.

  • Kaelon Black: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ted Hurst III: 3.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ted Hurst III
Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified8.0
ESPN10.0
Sleeper8.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points.

Kaelon Black

Fortified5.2
ESPN6.4
Sleeper5.5
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Ted Hurst III projects for 8.0 points in PPR scoring, 2.7 more than Kaelon Black. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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