Should I start Jacob Cowing or Lew Nichols this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jacob Cowing

+2.1 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Jacob Cowing over Lew Nichols for Week 7 Half-PPR: 2.4 projected points versus 0.2.

Jacob Cowing: -0.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.
Lew Nichols: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Jacob Cowing

WR · SFStats & schedule

2.4FF projected

↓ -1.6 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Lew Nichols

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Jacob Cowing

Fortified2.4

ESPN4.0

Sleeper1.8

FantasyPros—

Jacob Cowing faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: -0.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Lew Nichols

Fortified0.2

ESPN—

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

Lew Nichols faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Jacob Cowing projects for 2.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.1 more than Lew Nichols. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 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.