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Should I start Kenny Gainwell or Mark Redman this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kenny Gainwell

+5.8 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Kenny Gainwell over Mark Redman for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.1 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Kenny Gainwell: 5.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.
  • Mark Redman: 1.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Kenny Gainwell
Why this pick?

Kenny Gainwell

Fortified6.1
ESPN5.4
Sleeper6.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Kenny Gainwell faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Mark Redman

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Mark Redman faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Kenny Gainwell projects for 6.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.8 more than Mark Redman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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