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Should I start Carsen Ryan or Ian Thomas this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ian Thomas

+1.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Ian Thomas over Carsen Ryan for Week 7 Half-PPR: 1.2 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Carsen Ryan: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ian Thomas: 3.9 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Ian Thomas
Why this pick?

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.2
ESPN0.9
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Carsen Ryan

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Carsen Ryan faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Ian Thomas projects for 1.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.1 more than Carsen Ryan. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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