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Should I start Javonte Williams or Zachariah Branch this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Javonte Williams

+13.7 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Javonte Williams over Zachariah Branch for Week 7 Half-PPR: 16.4 projected points versus 2.7.

  • Javonte Williams: 18.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Zachariah Branch: 1.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Javonte Williams
Why this pick?

Javonte Williams

Fortified16.4
ESPN15.6
Sleeper16.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Javonte Williams faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.0 fantasy points.

Zachariah Branch

Fortified2.7
ESPN3.4
Sleeper2.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Zachariah Branch faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Javonte Williams projects for 16.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 13.7 more than Zachariah Branch. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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