Should I start LAR D/ST or PIT D/ST this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start PIT D/ST

+1.3 projected edge · PPR

Start PIT D/ST over LAR D/ST for Week 7 PPR: 6.3 projected points versus 4.9.

LAR D/ST: 2.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LV.
PIT D/ST: 5.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

PIT D/ST

DST · PITStats & schedule

6.3FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

LAR D/ST

DST · LARStats & schedule

4.9FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

PIT D/ST

Fortified6.3

ESPN6.2

Sleeper6.3

FantasyPros—

PIT D/ST faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.7 fantasy points.

LAR D/ST

Fortified4.9

ESPN5.7

Sleeper5.4

FantasyPros—

LAR D/ST faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

PIT D/ST projects for 6.3 points in PPR scoring, 1.3 more than LAR D/ST. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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