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Should I start Seth McGowan or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Will Mallory

+3.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Will Mallory over Seth McGowan for Week 7 PPR: 5.6 projected points versus 2.5.

  • Seth McGowan: 3.5 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • Will Mallory: 4.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Will Mallory
Why this pick?

Will Mallory

Fortified5.6
ESPN7.6
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Will Mallory faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

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%.

Will Mallory projects for 5.6 points in PPR scoring, 3.1 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, 12:15 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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