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Should I start Gavin Bartholomew or Mason Taylor this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mason Taylor

+2.9 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Mason Taylor over Gavin Bartholomew for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.3 projected points versus 1.4.

  • Gavin Bartholomew: 3.4 FP recent scoring average.
  • Mason Taylor: 4.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against MIA.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Mason Taylor
Why this pick?

Mason Taylor

Fortified4.3
ESPN4.4
Sleeper3.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Mason Taylor faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Gavin Bartholomew

Fortified1.4
ESPN1.2
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Gavin Bartholomew faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points.

Mason Taylor projects for 4.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.9 more than Gavin Bartholomew. 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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