Should I start Jalen Coker or Tez Johnson this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Coker

+7.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Jalen Coker over Tez Johnson for Week 7 Half-PPR: 13.2 projected points versus 5.8.

Jalen Coker: 12.7 FP recent scoring average.
Tez Johnson: 4.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Jalen Coker

WR · CARStats & schedule

13.2FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tez Johnson

WR · TBStats & schedule

5.8FF projected

↓ -1.6 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jalen Coker

Fortified13.2

ESPN12.6

Sleeper13.0

FantasyPros—

Jalen Coker faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points.

Tez Johnson

Fortified5.8

ESPN7.3

Sleeper4.6

FantasyPros—

Tez Johnson faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Jalen Coker projects for 13.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 7.4 more than Tez Johnson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 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.