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

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Troy Franklin

+1.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Troy Franklin over Jacob Cowing for Week 7 Half-PPR: 3.3 projected points versus 2.4.

  • Jacob Cowing: -0.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.
  • Troy Franklin: 1.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Troy Franklin
Why this pick?

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.3
ESPN3.4
Sleeper4.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Jacob Cowing

Fortified2.4
ESPN4.0
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Troy Franklin projects for 3.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.0 more than Jacob Cowing. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:15 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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