Should I start Malik Benson or Pat Freiermuth this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Pat Freiermuth

+9.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Pat Freiermuth over Malik Benson for Week 7 PPR: 10.5 projected points versus 0.9.

Malik Benson: 0.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
Pat Freiermuth: 11.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Pat Freiermuth

TE · PITStats & schedule

10.5FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Malik Benson

WR · LVStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Pat Freiermuth

Fortified10.5

ESPN10.0

Sleeper9.9

FantasyPros—

Pat Freiermuth faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Malik Benson

Fortified0.9

ESPN1.2

Sleeper0.8

FantasyPros—

Malik Benson faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Pat Freiermuth projects for 10.5 points in PPR scoring, 9.6 more than Malik Benson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.