Should I start Ollie Gordon II or Rico Dowdle this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ollie Gordon II

+3.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Ollie Gordon II over Rico Dowdle for Week 7 PPR: 12.7 projected points versus 9.0.

Ollie Gordon II: 16.4 FP recent scoring average.
Rico Dowdle: 7.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Ollie Gordon II

RB · MIAStats & schedule

12.7FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

9.0FF projected

↑ +1.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Ollie Gordon II

Fortified12.7

ESPN11.8

Sleeper13.1

FantasyPros—

Ollie Gordon II faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.4 fantasy points.

Rico Dowdle

Fortified9.0

ESPN7.7

Sleeper8.9

FantasyPros—

Rico Dowdle faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Ollie Gordon II projects for 12.7 points in PPR scoring, 3.6 more than Rico Dowdle. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 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.