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

THE FF CALL

Start Brock Purdy

+5.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Brock Purdy over Tyler Shough for Week 7 Half-PPR: 20.2 projected points versus 14.6.

Brock Purdy: 17.7 FP recent scoring average.
Tyler Shough: 14.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against PIT.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Brock Purdy

QB · SFStats & schedule

20.2FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyler Shough

QB · NOStats & schedule

14.6FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Brock Purdy

Fortified20.2

ESPN20.4

Sleeper19.5

FantasyPros—

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

Tyler Shough

Fortified14.6

ESPN15.3

Sleeper14.8

FantasyPros—

Tyler Shough faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Brock Purdy projects for 20.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.7 more than Tyler Shough. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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