Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Tanner McKee this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tanner McKee

+1.3 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Tanner McKee over J.J. McCarthy for Week 7 Half-PPR: 14.8 projected points versus 13.5.

J.J. McCarthy: 8.3 FP recent scoring average.
Tanner McKee: 12.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Tanner McKee

QB · PHIStats & schedule

14.8FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

J.J. McCarthy

QB · NYGStats & schedule

13.5FF projected

↓ -2.9 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tanner McKee

Fortified14.8

ESPN14.7

Sleeper13.8

FantasyPros—

Tanner McKee faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

J.J. McCarthy

Fortified13.5

ESPN16.4

Sleeper11.9

FantasyPros—

J.J. McCarthy faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points.

Tanner McKee projects for 14.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.3 more than J.J. McCarthy. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.