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

THE FF CALL

Start Chris Bell

+2.7 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Chris Bell over Ian Thomas for Week 7 Half-PPR: 3.9 projected points versus 1.2.

  • Chris Bell: 1.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ian Thomas: 3.9 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Chris Bell
Why this pick?

Chris Bell

Fortified3.9
ESPN4.4
Sleeper4.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Chris Bell faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.3 fantasy points.

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%.

Chris Bell projects for 3.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.7 more than Ian Thomas. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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