Should I start Connor Heyward or Devaughn Vele this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Devaughn Vele

+7.9 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Devaughn Vele over Connor Heyward for Week 7 Half-PPR: 8.3 projected points versus 0.4.

Connor Heyward: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
Devaughn Vele: 8.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Devaughn Vele

WR · NOStats & schedule

8.3FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Connor Heyward

RB · LVStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Devaughn Vele

Fortified8.3

ESPN8.2

Sleeper8.2

FantasyPros—

Devaughn Vele faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.2 fantasy points.

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.4

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.5

FantasyPros—

Connor Heyward faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Devaughn Vele projects for 8.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 7.9 more than Connor Heyward. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 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.