Should I start Michael Carter or Tez Johnson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tez Johnson

+6.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Tez Johnson over Michael Carter for Week 7 PPR: 7.0 projected points versus 0.1.

Michael Carter: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.
Tez Johnson: 4.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Tez Johnson

WR · TBStats & schedule

7.0FF projected

↓ -1.6 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Michael Carter

RB · TENStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tez Johnson

Fortified7.0

ESPN8.7

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros—

Tez Johnson faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points.

Michael Carter

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Michael Carter faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Tez Johnson projects for 7.0 points in PPR scoring, 6.9 more than Michael Carter. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 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.