Should I start Kyren Williams or Rico Dowdle this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyren Williams

+12.1 projected edge · PPR

Start Kyren Williams over Rico Dowdle for Week 7 PPR: 21.0 projected points versus 8.9.

Kyren Williams: 22.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.
Rico Dowdle: 7.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Kyren Williams

RB · LARStats & schedule

21.0FF projected

↑ +1.4 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

8.9FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Kyren Williams

Fortified21.0

ESPN19.7

Sleeper19.8

FantasyPros—

Kyren Williams faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 22.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Rico Dowdle

Fortified8.9

ESPN7.7

Sleeper8.6

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%.

Kyren Williams projects for 21.0 points in PPR scoring, 12.1 more than Rico Dowdle. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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