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Should I start Jared Goff or Patrick Mahomes this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jared Goff

+4.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Jared Goff over Patrick Mahomes for Week 7 Half-PPR: 18.4 projected points versus 14.3.

  • Jared Goff: 24.7 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against GB.
  • Patrick Mahomes: 13.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Jared Goff
Why this pick?

Jared Goff

Fortified18.4
ESPN18.5
Sleeper19.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Jared Goff faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 24.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Patrick Mahomes

Fortified14.3
ESPN15.6
Sleeper15.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Patrick Mahomes faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Jared Goff projects for 18.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.1 more than Patrick Mahomes. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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