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Should I start Elijah Arroyo or Jaleel McLaughlin this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaleel McLaughlin

+1.5 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Jaleel McLaughlin over Elijah Arroyo for Week 7 Half-PPR: 1.5 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Elijah Arroyo: IR; 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against KC.
  • Jaleel McLaughlin: 5.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Jaleel McLaughlin
Why this pick?

Jaleel McLaughlin

Fortified1.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaleel McLaughlin faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.4 fantasy points.

Elijah Arroyo

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

Elijah Arroyo faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%. IR

Jaleel McLaughlin projects for 1.5 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.5 more than Elijah Arroyo. 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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