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

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+14.1 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Derrick Henry over Jalen Brooks for Week 7 Half-PPR: 17.2 projected points versus 3.1.

Derrick Henry: 13.3 FP recent scoring average.
Jalen Brooks: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 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

Jalen Brooks

WR · ARIStats & schedule

3.1FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 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.

Jalen Brooks

Fortified3.1

ESPN3.9

Sleeper2.5

FantasyPros—

Jalen Brooks faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Derrick Henry projects for 17.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 14.1 more than Jalen Brooks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 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.