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Should I start SF D/ST or TB D/ST this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start SF D/ST

+1.3 projected edge ยท PPR

Start SF D/ST over TB D/ST for Week 7 PPR: 6.4 projected points versus 5.2.

  • SF D/ST: 10.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
  • TB D/ST: 6.7 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

SF D/ST
Why this pick?

SF D/ST

Fortified6.4
ESPN5.0
Sleeper5.8
FantasyProsโ€”

SF D/ST faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

TB D/ST

Fortified5.2
ESPN5.6
Sleeper5.5
FantasyProsโ€”

TB D/ST faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

SF D/ST projects for 6.4 points in PPR scoring, 1.3 more than TB D/ST. 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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