Should I start Braelon Allen or Chris Manhertz this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Braelon Allen

+14.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Braelon Allen over Chris Manhertz for Week 7 Half-PPR: 14.9 projected points versus 0.2.

Braelon Allen: 12.4 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
Chris Manhertz: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Braelon Allen

RB · NYJStats & schedule

14.9FF projected

↑ +1.3 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Chris Manhertz

TE · NYGStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Braelon Allen

Fortified14.9

ESPN13.6

Sleeper14.1

FantasyPros—

Braelon Allen faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Chris Manhertz

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.5

FantasyPros—

Chris Manhertz faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Braelon Allen projects for 14.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 14.7 more than Chris Manhertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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