Should I start Michael Mayer or Reggie Virgil this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Mayer

+7.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Michael Mayer over Reggie Virgil for Week 7 PPR: 7.9 projected points versus 0.5.

Michael Mayer: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
Reggie Virgil: 2.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.

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

FF PICK

Michael Mayer

TE · LVStats & schedule

7.9FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Reggie Virgil

WR · ARIStats & schedule

0.5FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Michael Mayer

Fortified7.9

ESPN8.4

Sleeper7.2

FantasyPros—

Michael Mayer faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Reggie Virgil

Fortified0.5

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Reggie Virgil faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Michael Mayer projects for 7.9 points in PPR scoring, 7.3 more than Reggie Virgil. 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.