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

THE FF CALL

Start Tim Patrick

+1.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Tim Patrick over Brady Russell for Week 7 Half-PPR: 1.3 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Tim Patrick: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Tim Patrick
Why this pick?

Tim Patrick

Fortified1.3
ESPN1.3
Sleeper1.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Tim Patrick faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

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%.

Tim Patrick projects for 1.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.1 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, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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