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Should I start Saquon Barkley or Tim Patrick this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Saquon Barkley

+10.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Saquon Barkley over Tim Patrick for Week 7 PPR: 12.2 projected points versus 1.7.

  • Saquon Barkley: 2.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tim Patrick: 3.5 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Saquon Barkley
Why this pick?

Saquon Barkley

Fortified12.2
ESPN15.2
Sleeper14.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Saquon Barkley faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points.

Tim Patrick

Fortified1.7
ESPN1.5
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Tim Patrick faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Saquon Barkley projects for 12.2 points in PPR scoring, 10.5 more than Tim Patrick. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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