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Should I start DAL D/ST or KC D/ST this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start KC D/ST

+1.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start KC D/ST over DAL D/ST for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.6 projected points versus 5.0.

  • DAL D/ST: 1.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • KC D/ST: 7.5 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

KC D/ST
Why this pick?

KC D/ST

Fortified6.6
ESPN6.7
Sleeper5.8
FantasyProsโ€”

KC D/ST faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

DAL D/ST

Fortified5.0
ESPN6.1
Sleeper5.9
FantasyProsโ€”

DAL D/ST faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points.

KC D/ST projects for 6.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.6 more than DAL D/ST. 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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