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Should I start Mark Andrews or Troy Franklin this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mark Andrews

+4.4 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Mark Andrews over Troy Franklin for Week 7 PPR: 8.4 projected points versus 3.9.

  • Mark Andrews: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.
  • Troy Franklin: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Mark Andrews
Why this pick?

Mark Andrews

Fortified8.4
ESPN8.1
Sleeper8.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.9
ESPN4.1
Sleeper5.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points.

Mark Andrews projects for 8.4 points in PPR scoring, 4.4 more than Troy Franklin. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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