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Should I start Colby Parkinson or Zach Ertz this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Colby Parkinson

+6.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Colby Parkinson over Zach Ertz for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.3 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Colby Parkinson: 6.2 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.
  • Zach Ertz: 1.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Colby Parkinson
Why this pick?

Colby Parkinson

Fortified6.3
ESPN6.7
Sleeper5.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Colby Parkinson faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Zach Ertz

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

Zach Ertz faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points.

Colby Parkinson projects for 6.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.3 more than Zach Ertz. 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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