Should I start Efton Chism III or Malik McClain this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Efton Chism III: 6.5 FP recent scoring average.
Malik McClain: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET · Half-PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

Efton Chism III

WR · NEStats & schedule

5.8FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

at CHI

Thu 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Malik McClain

WR · NYJStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Efton Chism III

Fortified5.8

ESPN6.9

Sleeper4.4

FantasyPros—

Efton Chism III faces CHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.5 fantasy points.

Malik McClain

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Malik McClain faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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