Should I start AJ Dillon or Brady Russell this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start AJ Dillon

+2.2 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start AJ Dillon over Brady Russell for Week 7 Half-PPR: 2.3 projected points versus 0.2.

AJ Dillon: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against TB.
Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

AJ Dillon

RB · CARStats & schedule

2.3FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brady Russell

RB · SEAStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

AJ Dillon

Fortified2.3

ESPN3.0

Sleeper2.2

FantasyPros—

AJ Dillon faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Brady Russell

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brady Russell faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

AJ Dillon projects for 2.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.2 more than Brady Russell. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM 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.