Should I start Dean Connors or Mike Gesicki this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Gesicki

+6.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Mike Gesicki over Dean Connors for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.8 projected points versus 0.1.

Dean Connors: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.
Mike Gesicki: 9.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Mike Gesicki

TE · CINStats & schedule

6.8FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dean Connors

RB · LARStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Mike Gesicki

Fortified6.8

ESPN5.7

Sleeper6.7

FantasyPros—

Mike Gesicki faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.2 fantasy points.

Dean Connors

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Dean Connors faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Mike Gesicki projects for 6.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.7 more than Dean Connors. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 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.