Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Derrick Henry in Week 7 (2026)?

THE FF CALL

Start Christian McCaffrey

+2.1 projected edge · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Christian McCaffrey

RB · SFStats & schedule

19.4FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Derrick Henry

RB · BALStats & schedule

17.3FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Christian McCaffrey

Fortified19.4

ESPN19.3

Sleeper18.4

FantasyPros—

Christian McCaffrey faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.8 fantasy points.

Derrick Henry

Fortified17.3

ESPN17.4

Sleeper16.2

FantasyPros—

Derrick Henry faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.3 fantasy points.

Christian McCaffrey projects for 19.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.1 more than Derrick Henry. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 24, 2026, 6:48 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.