
Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Malik Benson this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Brian Thomas Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Brian Thomas Jr.: 2.9 FP recent scoring average.
- Malik Benson: 0.4 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

0.8FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
Sun 4:25 PM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Brian Thomas Jr.
WR · JACStats & schedule ›0.6FF projected
↑ +0.6 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Malik Benson
Fortified0.8
ESPN1.0
Sleeper0.6
FantasyPros—
Malik Benson faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
Brian Thomas Jr.
Fortified0.6
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points.
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