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Should I start Brandin Cooks or John Metchie III this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brandin Cooks

+2.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Brandin Cooks over John Metchie III for Week 7 Half-PPR: 5.4 projected points versus 2.8.

  • Brandin Cooks: 3.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.
  • John Metchie III: 4.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Brandin Cooks
Why this pick?

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%.

John Metchie III

Fortified2.8
ESPN3.9
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

John Metchie III faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points.

Brandin Cooks projects for 5.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.6 more than John Metchie III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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