Should I start Kyren Williams or Zachariah Branch this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyren Williams

+16.9 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Kyren Williams over Zachariah Branch for Week 7 Half-PPR: 19.3 projected points versus 2.4.

Kyren Williams: 18.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.
Zachariah Branch: 1.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Kyren Williams

RB · LARStats & schedule

19.3FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Zachariah Branch

WR · ATLStats & schedule

2.4FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Kyren Williams

Fortified19.3

ESPN18.3

Sleeper18.3

FantasyPros—

Kyren Williams faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Zachariah Branch

Fortified2.4

ESPN2.6

Sleeper2.4

FantasyPros—

Zachariah Branch faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Kyren Williams projects for 19.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 16.9 more than Zachariah Branch. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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