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

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Check the bye week first

Nate Boerkircher has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Nate Boerkircher has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Kenny Gainwell: 5.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.
  • Nate Boerkircher: 4.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Half-PPR

Kenny Gainwell
Why this pick?

Kenny Gainwell

Fortified6.1
ESPN5.4
Sleeper6.3
FantasyPros—

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

Nate Boerkircher

Fortified0.8
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points.

Nate Boerkircher has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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