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Should I start Britain Covey or Michael Mayer this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Mayer

+4.2 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Michael Mayer over Britain Covey for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 1.8.

  • Britain Covey: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Michael Mayer: 8.6 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Michael Mayer
Why this pick?

Michael Mayer

Fortified6.0
ESPN6.5
Sleeper5.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Mayer faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Britain Covey

Fortified1.8
ESPN3.2
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Britain Covey faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Michael Mayer projects for 6.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.2 more than Britain Covey. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:24 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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