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Should I start Seth McGowan or Troy Franklin this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Troy Franklin

+1.4 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Troy Franklin over Seth McGowan for Week 7 PPR: 3.9 projected points versus 2.5.

  • Seth McGowan: 3.5 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • Troy Franklin: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Troy Franklin
Why this pick?

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.9
ESPN4.1
Sleeper5.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points.

Seth McGowan

Fortified2.5
ESPN2.7
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Seth McGowan faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Troy Franklin projects for 3.9 points in PPR scoring, 1.4 more than Seth McGowan. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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