Should I start Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Matthew Stafford

+18.5 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Matthew Stafford over Jalen Hurts for Week 7 Half-PPR: 18.5 projected points versus 0.0.

Jalen Hurts: IR; 13.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
Matthew Stafford: 18.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

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

FF PICK

Matthew Stafford

QB · LARStats & schedule

18.5FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jalen Hurts

QB · PHIStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Matthew Stafford

Fortified18.5

ESPN18.6

Sleeper16.8

FantasyPros—

Matthew Stafford faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Jalen Hurts

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Jalen Hurts faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%. IR

Matthew Stafford projects for 18.5 points in half-PPR scoring, 18.5 more than Jalen Hurts. 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.