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

THE FF CALL

Start Brandin Cooks

+5.2 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Brandin Cooks over Brady Russell for Week 7 Half-PPR: 5.4 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Brandin Cooks: 3.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Brandin Cooks
Why this pick?

Brandin Cooks

Fortified5.4
ESPN5.3
Sleeper6.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Brandin Cooks faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Brady Russell

Fortified0.2
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Brandin Cooks projects for 5.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.2 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, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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