Should I start Ian Thomas or Marquise Brown this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Marquise Brown

+2.9 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Marquise Brown over Ian Thomas for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.1 projected points versus 1.2.

Ian Thomas: 3.9 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
Marquise Brown: 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Marquise Brown

WR · PHIStats & schedule

4.1FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ian Thomas

TE · LVStats & schedule

1.2FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Marquise Brown

Fortified4.1

ESPN4.1

Sleeper3.5

FantasyPros—

Marquise Brown faces DAL in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.2

ESPN0.9

Sleeper0.5

FantasyPros—

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Marquise Brown projects for 4.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.9 more than Ian Thomas. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 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.