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

THE FF CALL

Start Makai Lemon

+1.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Makai Lemon over Dameon Pierce for Week 7 Half-PPR: 7.0 projected points versus 6.0.

  • Dameon Pierce: 7.6 FP recent scoring average.
  • Makai Lemon: 4.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Makai Lemon
Why this pick?

Makai Lemon

Fortified7.0
ESPN6.5
Sleeper6.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Makai Lemon faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Dameon Pierce

Fortified6.0
ESPN5.8
Sleeper6.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Makai Lemon projects for 7.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.0 more than Dameon Pierce. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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