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Should I start Jalen Royals or Khalil Herbert this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Jalen Royals

+0.7 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Jalen Royals over Khalil Herbert for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.3 projected points versus 3.6.

  • Jalen Royals: 1.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Jalen Royals
Why this pick?

Jalen Royals

Fortified4.3
ESPN5.9
Sleeper5.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Royals faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Khalil Herbert

Fortified3.6
ESPN3.9
Sleeper3.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Khalil Herbert faces SF in Week 7.

Jalen Royals projects for 4.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 0.7 more than Khalil Herbert. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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