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2026 · Week 7 · Half-PPR

Should I start Brock Purdy or Joe Burrow in Week 7 (2026)?

The projection call

A close call. Slight lean: Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy projects for 20.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 0.4 more than Joe Burrow. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

QB · SF

Brock Purdy

20.1 projected FP

Half-PPR · Fortified Fantasy projection

Inside the FF projection

Recent form: 17.7 FP · 0% weight
Defense adjustment: 0%
Advanced metrics: +0.93%

FantasyPros
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ESPN
20.4
Sleeper
19.3

vs ATL

Kickoff ·

QB · CIN

Joe Burrow

19.7 projected FP

Half-PPR · Fortified Fantasy projection

Inside the FF projection

Recent form: 24.2 FP · 4% weight
Defense adjustment: 0%
Advanced metrics: +1.45%

FantasyPros
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ESPN
19.4
Sleeper
19.0

vs BAL

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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