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

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+6.5 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over DJ Herman for Week 7 Half-PPR: 7.4 projected points versus 0.9.

DJ Herman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Tyler Higbee: 7.4 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

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

FF PICK

Tyler Higbee

TE · LARStats & schedule

7.4FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

DJ Herman

RB · MIAStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified7.4

ESPN6.5

Sleeper7.8

FantasyPros—

Tyler Higbee faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

DJ Herman

Fortified0.9

ESPN—

Sleeper0.9

FantasyPros—

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

Tyler Higbee projects for 7.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.5 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, 6:48 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.