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

THE FF CALL

Start Dylan Sampson

+5.0 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Dylan Sampson over Brady Russell for Week 7 Half-PPR: 5.1 projected points versus 0.2.

Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against KC.

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

FF PICK

Dylan Sampson

RB · CLEStats & schedule

5.1FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at TEN

Sun 1:00 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?

Dylan Sampson

Fortified5.1

ESPN5.0

Sleeper5.3

FantasyPros—

Dylan Sampson faces TEN in Week 7.

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%.

Dylan Sampson projects for 5.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.0 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, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.