Should I start Colbie Young or Samaje Perine this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Samaje Perine

+4.9 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Samaje Perine over Colbie Young for Week 7 Half-PPR: 5.6 projected points versus 0.7.

Samaje Perine: 7.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Samaje Perine

RB · CINStats & schedule

5.6FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Colbie Young

WR · CINStats & schedule

0.7FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Samaje Perine

Fortified5.6

ESPN5.5

Sleeper5.0

FantasyPros—

Samaje Perine faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Colbie Young

Fortified0.7

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

Colbie Young faces BAL in Week 7.

Samaje Perine projects for 5.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.9 more than Colbie Young. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM 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.