Should I start DeMario Douglas or Malik Benson this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

DeMario Douglas: 13.0 FP recent scoring average.
Malik Benson: 0.4 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Half-PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

DeMario Douglas

WR · NEStats & schedule

9.1FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at CHI

Thu 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Malik Benson

WR · LVStats & schedule

0.8FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

DeMario Douglas

Fortified9.1

ESPN8.7

Sleeper7.1

FantasyPros—

DeMario Douglas faces CHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.0 fantasy points.

Malik Benson

Fortified0.8

ESPN1.0

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

Malik Benson faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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