Should I start Kirk Cousins or Tanner McKee this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kirk Cousins

+1.0 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Kirk Cousins over Tanner McKee for Week 7 Half-PPR: 15.9 projected points versus 14.8.

Kirk Cousins: 18.3 FP recent scoring average.
Tanner McKee: 12.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Kirk Cousins

QB · LVStats & schedule

15.9FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tanner McKee

QB · PHIStats & schedule

14.8FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Kirk Cousins

Fortified15.9

ESPN16.4

Sleeper15.0

FantasyPros—

Kirk Cousins faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.3 fantasy points.

Tanner McKee

Fortified14.8

ESPN14.7

Sleeper13.8

FantasyPros—

Tanner McKee faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Kirk Cousins projects for 15.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.0 more than Tanner McKee. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 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.