Should I start Lew Nichols or Samaje Perine this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Samaje Perine

+5.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Samaje Perine over Lew Nichols for Week 7 Half-PPR: 5.6 projected points versus 0.2.

Lew Nichols: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.
Samaje Perine: 7.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Samaje Perine

RB · CINStats & schedule

5.6FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Lew Nichols

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Samaje Perine

Fortified5.6

ESPN5.5

Sleeper5.0

FantasyPros—

Samaje Perine faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Lew Nichols

Fortified0.2

ESPN—

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

Lew Nichols faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Samaje Perine projects for 5.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.4 more than Lew Nichols. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 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.