Should I start Dalton Schultz or Troy Franklin this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dalton Schultz

+3.1 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Dalton Schultz over Troy Franklin for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.5 projected points versus 3.3.

Dalton Schultz: 3.9 FP recent scoring average.
Troy Franklin: 1.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Dalton Schultz

TE · HOUStats & schedule

6.5FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Dalton Schultz

Fortified6.5

ESPN6.7

Sleeper6.7

FantasyPros—

Dalton Schultz faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.9 fantasy points.

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.4

Sleeper4.4

FantasyPros—

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Dalton Schultz projects for 6.5 points in half-PPR scoring, 3.1 more than Troy Franklin. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 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.