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Should I start DJ Herman or Elijah Higgins this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Elijah Higgins

+2.4 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Elijah Higgins over DJ Herman for Week 7 Half-PPR: 3.3 projected points versus 0.9.

  • DJ Herman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Elijah Higgins: 6.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Elijah Higgins
Why this pick?

Elijah Higgins

Fortified3.3
ESPN3.2
Sleeper1.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Elijah Higgins faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.8 fantasy points.

DJ Herman

Fortified0.9
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.9
FantasyProsโ€”

DJ Herman faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Elijah Higgins projects for 3.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.4 more than DJ Herman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 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.

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