Should I start Austin Hooper or CeeDee Lamb this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start CeeDee Lamb

+14.5 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start CeeDee Lamb over Austin Hooper for Week 7 Half-PPR: 16.4 projected points versus 1.9.

Austin Hooper: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SF.
CeeDee Lamb: 15.4 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

CeeDee Lamb

WR · DALStats & schedule

16.4FF projected

↑ +1.4 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Austin Hooper

TE · ATLStats & schedule

1.9FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

CeeDee Lamb

Fortified16.4

ESPN15.0

Sleeper14.3

FantasyPros—

CeeDee Lamb faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Austin Hooper

Fortified1.9

ESPN1.6

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros—

Austin Hooper faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

CeeDee Lamb projects for 16.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 14.5 more than Austin Hooper. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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