Should I start KC D/ST or LV D/ST this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start KC D/ST

+4.6 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start KC D/ST over LV D/ST for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.6 projected points versus 2.0.

KC D/ST: 7.5 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against SEA.
LV D/ST: -1.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

KC D/ST

DST · KCStats & schedule

6.6FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

LV D/ST

DST · LVStats & schedule

2.0FF projected

↓ -2.0 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

KC D/ST

Fortified6.6

ESPN6.7

Sleeper5.8

FantasyPros—

KC D/ST faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

LV D/ST

Fortified2.0

ESPN4.0

Sleeper1.6

FantasyPros—

LV D/ST faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: -1.7 fantasy points.

KC D/ST projects for 6.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.6 more than LV D/ST. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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