Should I start Josh Downs or Savion Williams this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Downs

+1.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Josh Downs over Savion Williams for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.6 projected points versus 4.9.

Josh Downs: 5.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against MIN.
Savion Williams: 6.1 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.

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

FF PICK

Josh Downs

WR · INDStats & schedule

6.6FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Savion Williams

WR · GBStats & schedule

4.9FF projected

↓ -1.4 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Josh Downs

Fortified6.6

ESPN6.4

Sleeper7.4

FantasyPros—

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Savion Williams

Fortified4.9

ESPN6.3

Sleeper1.9

FantasyPros—

Savion Williams faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Josh Downs projects for 6.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.7 more than Savion Williams. 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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