Should I start Derrick Henry or George Pickens this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+5.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Derrick Henry over George Pickens for Week 7 Half-PPR: 17.2 projected points versus 11.8.

Derrick Henry: 13.3 FP recent scoring average.
George Pickens: 14.1 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Derrick Henry

RB · BALStats & schedule

17.2FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

George Pickens

WR · DALStats & schedule

11.8FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Derrick Henry

Fortified17.2

ESPN17.4

Sleeper16.0

FantasyPros—

Derrick Henry faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.3 fantasy points.

George Pickens

Fortified11.8

ESPN10.7

Sleeper9.5

FantasyPros—

George Pickens faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Derrick Henry projects for 17.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.4 more than George Pickens. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 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.