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Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Jaleel McLaughlin this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Christian McCaffrey

+17.9 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Christian McCaffrey over Jaleel McLaughlin for Week 7 Half-PPR: 19.4 projected points versus 1.5.

  • Christian McCaffrey: 18.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jaleel McLaughlin: 5.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Christian McCaffrey
Why this pick?

Christian McCaffrey

Fortified19.4
ESPN19.3
Sleeper18.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Christian McCaffrey faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.8 fantasy points.

Jaleel McLaughlin

Fortified1.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaleel McLaughlin faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.4 fantasy points.

Christian McCaffrey projects for 19.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 17.9 more than Jaleel McLaughlin. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:15 PM 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.

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