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Should I start Mike Evans or Payne Durham this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Payne Durham

+1.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Payne Durham over Mike Evans for Week 7 PPR: 1.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Mike Evans: OUT; 17.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
  • Payne Durham: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Payne Durham
Why this pick?

Payne Durham

Fortified1.1
ESPN1.0
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Payne Durham faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

Mike Evans

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Mike Evans faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%. OUT

Payne Durham projects for 1.1 points in PPR scoring, 1.1 more than Mike Evans. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 PM 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.

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