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

THE FF CALL

Start Seth McGowan

+2.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Seth McGowan over Marquez Valdes-Scantling for Week 7 PPR: 2.5 projected points versus 0.3.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 2.1 FP recent scoring average.
Seth McGowan: 3.5 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Seth McGowan

RB · INDStats & schedule

2.5FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at MIN

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?

Seth McGowan

Fortified2.5

ESPN2.7

Sleeper3.0

FantasyPros—

Seth McGowan faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

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.

Seth McGowan projects for 2.5 points in PPR scoring, 2.2 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, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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