Should I start DK Metcalf or Khalil Herbert this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start DK Metcalf

+8.2 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start DK Metcalf over Khalil Herbert for Week 7 Half-PPR: 11.8 projected points versus 3.6.

DK Metcalf: 10.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

DK Metcalf

WR · PITStats & schedule

11.8FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Khalil Herbert

RB · ATLStats & schedule

3.6FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

DK Metcalf

Fortified11.8

ESPN12.5

Sleeper10.3

FantasyPros—

DK Metcalf faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.9 fantasy points.

Khalil Herbert

Fortified3.6

ESPN3.9

Sleeper3.2

FantasyPros—

Khalil Herbert faces SF in Week 7.

DK Metcalf projects for 11.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 8.2 more than Khalil Herbert. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.