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

THE FF CALL

Start Brandin Cooks

+5.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Brandin Cooks over KaVontae Turpin for Week 7 Half-PPR: 5.4 projected points versus 0.0.

Brandin Cooks: 3.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.
KaVontae Turpin: OUT; 0.4 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Brandin Cooks

WR · SFStats & schedule

5.4FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

KaVontae Turpin

WR · DALStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Brandin Cooks

Fortified5.4

ESPN5.3

Sleeper6.8

FantasyPros—

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%.

KaVontae Turpin

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

KaVontae Turpin faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%. OUT

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

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:17 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.