Should I start Kayshon Boutte or Lew Nichols this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kayshon Boutte

+2.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Kayshon Boutte over Lew Nichols for Week 7 Half-PPR: 2.6 projected points versus 0.2.

Kayshon Boutte: 4.3 FP recent scoring average.
Lew Nichols: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

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

FF PICK

Kayshon Boutte

WR · HOUStats & schedule

2.6FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Lew Nichols

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Kayshon Boutte

Fortified2.6

ESPN2.5

Sleeper2.3

FantasyPros—

Kayshon Boutte faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points.

Lew Nichols

Fortified0.2

ESPN—

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

Lew Nichols faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Kayshon Boutte projects for 2.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.4 more than Lew Nichols. 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.