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Should I start Graham Mertz or Jacoby Brissett this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jacoby Brissett

+14.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Jacoby Brissett over Graham Mertz for Week 7 Half-PPR: 14.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Graham Mertz: INJURY_RESERVE; 1.25% matchup lift against NYG.
  • Jacoby Brissett: 14.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Jacoby Brissett
Why this pick?

Jacoby Brissett

Fortified14.1
ESPN14.2
Sleeper13.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Jacoby Brissett faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.1 fantasy points.

Graham Mertz

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Graham Mertz faces NYG in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%. INJURY_RESERVE

Jacoby Brissett projects for 14.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 14.1 more than Graham Mertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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