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Should I start Brandin Cooks or Dalton Schultz this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dalton Schultz

+1.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Dalton Schultz over Brandin Cooks for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.5 projected points versus 5.4.

  • Brandin Cooks: 3.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.
  • Dalton Schultz: 3.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Dalton Schultz
Why this pick?

Dalton Schultz

Fortified6.5
ESPN6.7
Sleeper6.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Dalton Schultz faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.9 fantasy points.

Brandin Cooks

Fortified5.4
ESPN5.3
Sleeper6.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Brandin Cooks faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Dalton Schultz projects for 6.5 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.0 more than Brandin Cooks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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