Should I start LAR D/ST or MIN D/ST this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start MIN D/ST

+5.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start MIN D/ST over LAR D/ST for Week 7 Half-PPR: 10.3 projected points versus 4.9.

LAR D/ST: 2.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LV.
MIN D/ST: 11.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against IND.

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

FF PICK

MIN D/ST

DST · MINStats & schedule

10.3FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

LAR D/ST

DST · LARStats & schedule

4.9FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

MIN D/ST

Fortified10.3

ESPN10.2

Sleeper—

FantasyPros—

MIN D/ST faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

LAR D/ST

Fortified4.9

ESPN5.7

Sleeper5.4

FantasyPros—

LAR D/ST faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

MIN D/ST projects for 10.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.4 more than LAR D/ST. 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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