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Should I start Kirk Cousins or Patrick Mahomes this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kirk Cousins

+1.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Kirk Cousins over Patrick Mahomes for Week 7 PPR: 15.8 projected points versus 14.3.

  • Kirk Cousins: 18.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Patrick Mahomes: 13.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Kirk Cousins
Why this pick?

Kirk Cousins

Fortified15.8
ESPN16.4
Sleeper14.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Kirk Cousins faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.3 fantasy points.

Patrick Mahomes

Fortified14.3
ESPN15.6
Sleeper15.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Patrick Mahomes faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Kirk Cousins projects for 15.8 points in PPR scoring, 1.5 more than Patrick Mahomes. 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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