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2026 · Week 7 · Half-PPR

Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Matthew Stafford in Week 7 (2026)?

The projection call

A close call. Slight lean: Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford projects for 18.5 points in half-PPR scoring, 0.1 more than Aaron Rodgers. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

QB · PIT

Aaron Rodgers

18.4 projected FP

Half-PPR · Fortified Fantasy projection

Inside the FF projection

Recent form: 20.0 FP · 0% weight
Defense adjustment: 0%
Advanced metrics: -0.27%

FantasyPros
—
ESPN
19.5
Sleeper
17.2

vs NO

Kickoff ·

QB · LAR

Matthew Stafford

18.5 projected FP

Half-PPR · Fortified Fantasy projection

Inside the FF projection

Recent form: 18.0 FP · 0% weight
Defense adjustment: +2.5%
Advanced metrics: +1.38%

FantasyPros
—
ESPN
18.6
Sleeper
16.9

vs LV

Kickoff ·

Data refreshed . Projected points are not actual results.

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Before you lock it in

Less than one projected point separates these players. Treat this as a close decision rather than a confident bench call. Confirm active status, kickoff time and your league’s scoring. This page does not include verified late injury or weather updates.

What changes in PPR, half-PPR and standard?

PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards no reception point. Use the scoring buttons above to compare the same players under each preset. Passing TDs, bonuses and other custom rules may differ in your league.

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