Should I start Malik McClain or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+6.5 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Ted Hurst III over Malik McClain for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.5 projected points versus 0.0.

Malik McClain: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.
Ted Hurst III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CAR.

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

FF PICK

Ted Hurst III

WR · TBStats & schedule

6.5FF projected

↓ -1.9 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Malik McClain

WR · NYJStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified6.5

ESPN8.4

Sleeper6.6

FantasyPros—

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Malik McClain

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Malik McClain faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Ted Hurst III projects for 6.5 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.5 more than Malik McClain. 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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