Should I start Dameon Pierce or Ian Thomas this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dameon Pierce

+4.8 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Dameon Pierce over Ian Thomas for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 1.2.

Dameon Pierce: 7.6 FP recent scoring average.
Ian Thomas: 3.9 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Dameon Pierce

RB · PHIStats & schedule

6.0FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ian Thomas

TE · LVStats & schedule

1.2FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Dameon Pierce

Fortified6.0

ESPN5.8

Sleeper6.0

FantasyPros—

Dameon Pierce faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.6 fantasy points.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.2

ESPN0.9

Sleeper0.5

FantasyPros—

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Dameon Pierce projects for 6.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.8 more than Ian Thomas. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 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.