Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Rico Dowdle this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Pat Freiermuth

+1.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Pat Freiermuth over Rico Dowdle for Week 7 PPR: 10.5 projected points versus 9.0.

Pat Freiermuth: 11.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.
Rico Dowdle: 7.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 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

Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

9.0FF projected

↑ +1.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM 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%.

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%.

Pat Freiermuth projects for 10.5 points in PPR scoring, 1.4 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, 1:32 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.