Should I start Kenny Gainwell or Kyle Pitts Sr. this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyle Pitts Sr.

+2.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Kyle Pitts Sr. over Kenny Gainwell for Week 7 PPR: 10.1 projected points versus 7.3.

Kenny Gainwell: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.
Kyle Pitts Sr.: 15.3 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Kyle Pitts Sr.

TE · ATLStats & schedule

10.1FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Kenny Gainwell

RB · TBStats & schedule

7.3FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Kyle Pitts Sr.

Fortified10.1

ESPN9.8

Sleeper8.9

FantasyPros—

Kyle Pitts Sr. faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Kenny Gainwell

Fortified7.3

ESPN6.6

Sleeper7.3

FantasyPros—

Kenny Gainwell faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Kyle Pitts Sr. projects for 10.1 points in PPR scoring, 2.9 more than Kenny Gainwell. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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