Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Rico Dowdle this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jonathan Taylor

+5.8 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Jonathan Taylor over Rico Dowdle for Week 7 Half-PPR: 14.0 projected points versus 8.2.

Jonathan Taylor: 17.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
Rico Dowdle: 6.4 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Jonathan Taylor

RB · INDStats & schedule

14.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

8.2FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Jonathan Taylor

Fortified14.0

ESPN14.0

Sleeper16.5

FantasyPros—

Jonathan Taylor faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Rico Dowdle

Fortified8.2

ESPN7.0

Sleeper8.1

FantasyPros—

Rico Dowdle faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Jonathan Taylor projects for 14.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.8 more than Rico Dowdle. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.