Should I start Matt Gay or Wil Lutz this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Matt Gay

+1.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Matt Gay over Wil Lutz for Week 7 PPR: 9.3 projected points versus 7.8.

Matt Gay: 11.0 FP recent scoring average.
Wil Lutz: 8.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against ARI.

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

FF PICK

Matt Gay

K · LVStats & schedule

9.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Wil Lutz

K · DENStats & schedule

7.8FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Matt Gay

Fortified9.3

ESPN9.6

Sleeper8.8

FantasyPros—

Matt Gay faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.0 fantasy points.

Wil Lutz

Fortified7.8

ESPN8.5

Sleeper7.6

FantasyPros—

Wil Lutz faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Matt Gay projects for 9.3 points in PPR scoring, 1.4 more than Wil Lutz. 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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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.