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

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Ian Thomas

+0.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Ian Thomas over Deion Burks for Week 7 Half-PPR: 1.2 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Deion Burks: 2.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • Ian Thomas: 3.9 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Ian Thomas
Why this pick?

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.2
ESPN0.9
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Deion Burks

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Deion Burks faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Ian Thomas projects for 1.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 0.6 more than Deion Burks. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:15 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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