Should I start Mark Andrews or Xavier Hutchinson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mark Andrews

+4.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Mark Andrews over Xavier Hutchinson for Week 7 PPR: 8.4 projected points versus 4.1.

Mark Andrews: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.
Xavier Hutchinson: 7.0 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

Xavier Hutchinson

WR · HOUStats & schedule

4.1FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM 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%.

Xavier Hutchinson

Fortified4.1

ESPN4.1

Sleeper2.2

FantasyPros—

Xavier Hutchinson faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points.

Mark Andrews projects for 8.4 points in PPR scoring, 4.3 more than Xavier Hutchinson. 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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