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

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Start Dameon Pierce

Week 7 ยท Half-PPR

Dameon Pierce averaged 11.5 carries per game across the last 2 recorded games, compared with 6.7 for Samaje Perine. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Dameon Pierce receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -1.25%).

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Dameon Pierce
Projection breakdown

Dameon Pierce

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

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

Samaje Perine

Fortified5.6
ESPN5.5
Sleeper5.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Samaje Perine faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Dameon Pierce projects for 6.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 0.4 more than Samaje Perine. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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