Should I start Emmett Johnson or Pat Freiermuth this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Pat Freiermuth

+4.9 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Pat Freiermuth over Emmett Johnson for Week 7 Half-PPR: 8.7 projected points versus 3.8.

Emmett Johnson: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.
Pat Freiermuth: 10.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Pat Freiermuth

TE · PITStats & schedule

8.7FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Emmett Johnson

RB · KCStats & schedule

3.8FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Pat Freiermuth

Fortified8.7

ESPN8.3

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Pat Freiermuth faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Emmett Johnson

Fortified3.8

ESPN4.5

Sleeper3.1

FantasyPros—

Emmett Johnson faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points.

Pat Freiermuth projects for 8.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.9 more than Emmett Johnson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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