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Should I start John Metchie III or Kyle Pitts Sr. this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyle Pitts Sr.

+5.5 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Kyle Pitts Sr. over John Metchie III for Week 7 Half-PPR: 8.3 projected points versus 2.8.

  • John Metchie III: 4.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Kyle Pitts Sr.: 13.1 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SF.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Kyle Pitts Sr.
Why this pick?

Kyle Pitts Sr.

Fortified8.3
ESPN7.8
Sleeper7.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Kyle Pitts Sr. faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

John Metchie III

Fortified2.8
ESPN3.9
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

John Metchie III faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points.

Kyle Pitts Sr. projects for 8.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.5 more than John Metchie III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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