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Should I start Darius Cooper or Kenneth Walker III this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kenneth Walker III

+12.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Kenneth Walker III over Darius Cooper for Week 7 Half-PPR: 20.7 projected points versus 8.6.

  • Darius Cooper: 10.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Kenneth Walker III: 28.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Kenneth Walker III
Why this pick?

Kenneth Walker III

Fortified20.7
ESPN17.7
Sleeper17.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Kenneth Walker III faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 28.6 fantasy points.

Darius Cooper

Fortified8.6
ESPN7.7
Sleeper8.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Darius Cooper faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Kenneth Walker III projects for 20.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 12.1 more than Darius Cooper. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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