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Should I start Carson Steele or Malik Benson this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

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

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

  • Carson Steele: INJURY_RESERVE; 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Malik Benson: 0.4 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated · Half-PPR

Malik Benson
Why this pick?

Malik Benson

Fortified0.8
ESPN1.0
Sleeper0.6
FantasyPros—

Malik Benson faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Carson Steele

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points. INJURY_RESERVE

Carson Steele 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, 12:00 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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