Should I start Cade Otton or Derrick Henry this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+11.2 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Derrick Henry over Cade Otton for Week 7 Half-PPR: 17.2 projected points versus 6.0.

Cade Otton: 3.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CAR.
Derrick Henry: 13.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Derrick Henry

RB · BALStats & schedule

17.2FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Cade Otton

TE · TBStats & schedule

6.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Derrick Henry

Fortified17.2

ESPN17.4

Sleeper16.0

FantasyPros—

Derrick Henry faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.3 fantasy points.

Cade Otton

Fortified6.0

ESPN6.0

Sleeper6.5

FantasyPros—

Cade Otton faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Derrick Henry projects for 17.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 11.2 more than Cade Otton. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.