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

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against KC.
Cole Kmet: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against NE.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Half-PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

Cole Kmet

TE · CHIStats & schedule

2.8FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs NE

Thu 8:15 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?

Cole Kmet

Fortified2.8

ESPN2.4

Sleeper3.4

FantasyPros—

Cole Kmet faces NE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

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%.

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Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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