Should I start Mark Andrews or Marquez Valdes-Scantling this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mark Andrews

+8.1 projected edge · PPR

Start Mark Andrews over Marquez Valdes-Scantling for Week 7 PPR: 8.4 projected points versus 0.3.

Mark Andrews: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 2.1 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Mark Andrews

TE · BALStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Marquez Valdes-Scantling

WR · PITStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Mark Andrews

Fortified8.4

ESPN8.1

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Mark Andrews faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Fortified0.3

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Marquez Valdes-Scantling faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.1 fantasy points.

Mark Andrews projects for 8.4 points in PPR scoring, 8.1 more than Marquez Valdes-Scantling. 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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