Should I start Rico Dowdle or Tyrone Tracy Jr. this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rico Dowdle

+3.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Rico Dowdle over Tyrone Tracy Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 9.0 projected points versus 5.8.

Rico Dowdle: 7.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 7.8 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

9.0FF projected

↑ +1.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

RB · NYGStats & schedule

5.8FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

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%.

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Fortified5.8

ESPN4.8

Sleeper6.5

FantasyPros—

Tyrone Tracy Jr. faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.8 fantasy points.

Rico Dowdle projects for 9.0 points in PPR scoring, 3.2 more than Tyrone Tracy Jr.. 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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