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

THE FF CALL

Start Jordan Watkins

+1.6 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Jordan Watkins over Elijah Higgins for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.8 projected points versus 3.3.

Elijah Higgins: 6.8 FP recent scoring average.
Jordan Watkins: 0.9 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.

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

FF PICK

Jordan Watkins

WR · SFStats & schedule

4.8FF projected

↓ -1.3 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Elijah Higgins

TE · ARIStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jordan Watkins

Fortified4.8

ESPN6.2

Sleeper5.4

FantasyPros—

Jordan Watkins faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Elijah Higgins

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.2

Sleeper1.4

FantasyPros—

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

Jordan Watkins projects for 4.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.6 more than Elijah Higgins. 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.