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Should I start Jaxson Dart or Michael Penix Jr. this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Penix Jr.

+14.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Michael Penix Jr. over Jaxson Dart for Week 7 Half-PPR: 14.6 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Jaxson Dart: INJURY_RESERVE.
  • Michael Penix Jr.: 16.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Michael Penix Jr.
Why this pick?

Michael Penix Jr.

Fortified14.6
ESPN14.6
Sleeper15.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Penix Jr. faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.7 fantasy points.

Jaxson Dart

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaxson Dart faces HOU in Week 7. INJURY_RESERVE

Michael Penix Jr. projects for 14.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 14.6 more than Jaxson Dart. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:45 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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