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Should I start Jonathon Brooks or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+6.5 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Ted Hurst III over Jonathon Brooks for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.5 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Jonathon Brooks: IR; 7.5% matchup reduction against TB.
  • Ted Hurst III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Ted Hurst III
Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified6.5
ESPN8.4
Sleeper6.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Jonathon Brooks

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

Jonathon Brooks faces TB in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%. IR

Ted Hurst III projects for 6.5 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.5 more than Jonathon Brooks. 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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