Should I start Justin Jefferson or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Justin Jefferson

+10.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Justin Jefferson over Will Mallory for Week 7 Half-PPR: 15.1 projected points versus 4.3.

Justin Jefferson: 15.8 FP recent scoring average.
Will Mallory: 3.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Justin Jefferson

WR · MINStats & schedule

15.1FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Will Mallory

TE · INDStats & schedule

4.3FF projected

↓ -1.6 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Justin Jefferson

Fortified15.1

ESPN15.4

Sleeper14.1

FantasyPros—

Justin Jefferson faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.8 fantasy points.

Will Mallory

Fortified4.3

ESPN5.9

Sleeper4.1

FantasyPros—

Will Mallory faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Justin Jefferson projects for 15.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 10.7 more than Will Mallory. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 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.