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Should I start Tyjae Spears or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+2.8 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over Tyjae Spears for Week 7 PPR: 8.8 projected points versus 6.0.

  • Tyjae Spears: 4.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.
  • Tyler Higbee: 9.7 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Tyler Higbee
Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified8.8
ESPN7.4
Sleeper9.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Higbee faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Tyjae Spears

Fortified6.0
ESPN6.5
Sleeper7.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyjae Spears faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Tyler Higbee projects for 8.8 points in PPR scoring, 2.8 more than Tyjae Spears. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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