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Should I start Brock Purdy or Jalen Hurts this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brock Purdy

+20.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Brock Purdy over Jalen Hurts for Week 7 Half-PPR: 20.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Brock Purdy: 17.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jalen Hurts: IR; 13.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Brock Purdy
Why this pick?

Brock Purdy

Fortified20.1
ESPN20.4
Sleeper19.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Brock Purdy faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.7 fantasy points.

Jalen Hurts

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Hurts faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%. IR

Brock Purdy projects for 20.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 20.1 more than Jalen Hurts. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:45 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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