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

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Charlie Jones

+0.8 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Charlie Jones over Brady Russell for Week 7 Half-PPR: 1.0 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Charlie Jones: 1.9 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against HOU.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Charlie Jones
Why this pick?

Charlie Jones

Fortified1.0
ESPN1.5
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Charlie Jones faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

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%.

Charlie Jones projects for 1.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 0.8 more than Brady Russell. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:45 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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