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

THE FF CALL

Start Trey McBride

+11.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Trey McBride over Ian Thomas for Week 7 Half-PPR: 12.6 projected points versus 1.2.

  • Ian Thomas: 3.9 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Trey McBride: 10.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Trey McBride
Why this pick?

Trey McBride

Fortified12.6
ESPN12.3
Sleeper11.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Trey McBride faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.8 fantasy points.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.2
ESPN0.9
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Trey McBride projects for 12.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 11.3 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, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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