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Should I start Malik McClain or Thomas Fidone II this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Thomas Fidone II

+0.9 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Thomas Fidone II over Malik McClain for Week 7 PPR: 0.9 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Malik McClain: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.
  • Thomas Fidone II: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Thomas Fidone II
Why this pick?

Thomas Fidone II

Fortified0.9
ESPN1.6
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Thomas Fidone II faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Malik McClain

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Malik McClain faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Thomas Fidone II projects for 0.9 points in PPR scoring, 0.9 more than Malik McClain. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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