Should I start Jaleel McLaughlin or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+5.9 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over Jaleel McLaughlin for Week 7 Half-PPR: 7.4 projected points versus 1.5.

Jaleel McLaughlin: 5.4 FP recent scoring average.
Tyler Higbee: 7.4 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

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

FF PICK

Tyler Higbee

TE · LARStats & schedule

7.4FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jaleel McLaughlin

RB · CLEStats & schedule

1.5FF projected

↑ +1.5 vs ESPN

at TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified7.4

ESPN6.5

Sleeper7.8

FantasyPros—

Tyler Higbee faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Jaleel McLaughlin

Fortified1.5

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.2

FantasyPros—

Jaleel McLaughlin faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.4 fantasy points.

Tyler Higbee projects for 7.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.9 more than Jaleel McLaughlin. 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.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.

Scoring & lineup notes

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.