Should I start Caleb Williams or Trey Lance this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Trey Lance has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Caleb Williams: 16.5 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NE.
Trey Lance: INJURY_RESERVE.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

Caleb Williams

QB · CHIStats & schedule

18.0FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs NE

Thu 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Trey Lance

QB · LACStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

No game scheduled

Check bye / schedule

Why this pick?

Caleb Williams

Fortified18.0

ESPN17.6

Sleeper18.4

FantasyPros—

Caleb Williams faces NE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Trey Lance

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

INJURY_RESERVE

Trey Lance has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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Scoring & lineup notes

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