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

THE FF CALL

Start Eric Saubert

+1.0 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Eric Saubert over Lew Nichols for Week 7 Half-PPR: 1.2 projected points versus 0.2.

Eric Saubert: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against KC.
Lew Nichols: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Eric Saubert

TE · SEAStats & schedule

1.2FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Lew Nichols

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

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%.

Lew Nichols

Fortified0.2

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Lew Nichols faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Eric Saubert projects for 1.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.0 more than Lew Nichols. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 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.