Should I start Jordan Watkins or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+2.1 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over Jordan Watkins for Week 7 Half-PPR: 7.0 projected points versus 4.8.

Jordan Watkins: 0.9 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.
Tyler Higbee: 7.4 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Tyler Higbee

TE · LARStats & schedule

7.0FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jordan Watkins

WR · SFStats & schedule

4.8FF projected

↓ -1.3 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified7.0

ESPN5.8

Sleeper7.8

FantasyPros—

Tyler Higbee faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Jordan Watkins

Fortified4.8

ESPN6.2

Sleeper5.4

FantasyPros—

Jordan Watkins faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Tyler Higbee projects for 7.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.1 more than Jordan Watkins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 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.