Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Xavier Hutchinson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Pat Freiermuth

+6.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Pat Freiermuth over Xavier Hutchinson for Week 7 PPR: 10.5 projected points versus 4.1.

Pat Freiermuth: 11.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.
Xavier Hutchinson: 7.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:32 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Pat Freiermuth

TE · PITStats & schedule

10.5FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Xavier Hutchinson

WR · HOUStats & schedule

4.1FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Pat Freiermuth

Fortified10.5

ESPN10.0

Sleeper9.9

FantasyPros—

Pat Freiermuth faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Xavier Hutchinson

Fortified4.1

ESPN4.1

Sleeper2.2

FantasyPros—

Xavier Hutchinson faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points.

Pat Freiermuth projects for 10.5 points in PPR scoring, 6.4 more than Xavier Hutchinson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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