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

THE FF CALL

Start Elijah Higgins

+2.1 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Elijah Higgins over Eric Saubert for Week 7 Half-PPR: 3.3 projected points versus 1.2.

Elijah Higgins: 6.8 FP recent scoring average.
Eric Saubert: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Elijah Higgins

TE · ARIStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Eric Saubert

TE · SEAStats & schedule

1.2FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Elijah Higgins

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.2

Sleeper1.4

FantasyPros—

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

Eric Saubert

Fortified1.2

ESPN1.1

Sleeper1.2

FantasyPros—

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

Elijah Higgins projects for 3.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.1 more than Eric Saubert. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.