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Should I start Andre Szmyt or Ryan Fitzgerald this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ryan Fitzgerald

+1.2 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Ryan Fitzgerald over Andre Szmyt for Week 7 Half-PPR: 9.6 projected points versus 8.3.

  • Andre Szmyt: 8.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against TEN.
  • Ryan Fitzgerald: 8.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against TB.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Ryan Fitzgerald
Why this pick?

Ryan Fitzgerald

Fortified9.6
ESPN9.4
Sleeper8.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ryan Fitzgerald faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Andre Szmyt

Fortified8.3
ESPN8.5
Sleeper7.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Andre Szmyt faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Ryan Fitzgerald projects for 9.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.2 more than Andre Szmyt. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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