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Should I start Deven Thompkins or Kaelon Black this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kaelon Black

+4.8 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Kaelon Black over Deven Thompkins for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.9 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Deven Thompkins: 1.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Kaelon Black: 2.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Kaelon Black
Why this pick?

Kaelon Black

Fortified4.9
ESPN6.0
Sleeper5.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Kaelon Black faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points.

Deven Thompkins

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Deven Thompkins faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Kaelon Black projects for 4.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.8 more than Deven Thompkins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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