
Should I start Malachi Fields or Tez Johnson this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Tez Johnson
Week 7 ยท Half-PPR
The available paired forecasts favor Tez Johnson after combining their estimates. The saved inputs do not isolate a stronger football-specific advantage, so treat this as a narrow research lean.
Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

6.0FF projected
โ -0.7 vs ESPN
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RESEARCH PICK

Tez Johnson
WR ยท TBStats & schedule โบ5.8FF projected
โ -1.6 vs ESPN
Sun 1:00 PM ET
Malachi Fields
FF6.0 FP
Boosted Trees6.5 FP
Workload5.2 FP
Monte Carlo5.1 FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.0 FP.
- The HOU defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 4.0 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 4.3 targets per game.
Tez Johnson
FF5.8 FP
Boosted Trees7.1 FP
Workload6.2 FP
Monte Carlo6.2 FP
- Recent scoring average: 4.1 FP.
- The CAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 2.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 4.0 targets and 0.4 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Baker Mayfield; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.0 targets per game.
Projection breakdown
Malachi Fields
Fortified6.0
ESPN6.7
Sleeper4.5
FantasyProsโ
Malachi Fields faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.
Tez Johnson
Fortified5.8
ESPN7.3
Sleeper4.6
FantasyProsโ
Tez Johnson faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.
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