Should I start Khalil Herbert or Will Kacmarek this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Khalil Herbert

+2.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Khalil Herbert over Will Kacmarek for Week 7 Half-PPR: 3.6 projected points versus 1.2.

Will Kacmarek: 1.5 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NYJ.

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

FF PICK

Khalil Herbert

RB · ATLStats & schedule

3.6FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Will Kacmarek

TE · MIAStats & schedule

1.2FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Khalil Herbert

Fortified3.6

ESPN3.9

Sleeper3.2

FantasyPros—

Khalil Herbert faces SF in Week 7.

Will Kacmarek

Fortified1.2

ESPN1.5

Sleeper1.0

FantasyPros—

Will Kacmarek faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Khalil Herbert projects for 3.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.4 more than Will Kacmarek. 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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