Should I start Tahj Brooks or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+7.7 projected edge · PPR

Start Ted Hurst III over Tahj Brooks for Week 7 PPR: 8.0 projected points versus 0.2.

Tahj Brooks: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.
Ted Hurst III: 3.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Ted Hurst III

WR · TBStats & schedule

8.0FF projected

↓ -2.0 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tahj Brooks

RB · CINStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified8.0

ESPN10.0

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points.

Tahj Brooks

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

Tahj Brooks faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Ted Hurst III projects for 8.0 points in PPR scoring, 7.7 more than Tahj Brooks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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