Should I start Matt Hibner or Thomas Fidone II this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Matt Hibner

+1.5 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Matt Hibner over Thomas Fidone II for Week 7 Half-PPR: 2.2 projected points versus 0.7.

Matt Hibner: 2.2 FP recent scoring average.
Thomas Fidone II: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Matt Hibner

TE · BALStats & schedule

2.2FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Thomas Fidone II

TE · NYGStats & schedule

0.7FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Matt Hibner

Fortified2.2

ESPN2.4

Sleeper1.8

FantasyPros—

Matt Hibner faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points.

Thomas Fidone II

Fortified0.7

ESPN1.3

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Thomas Fidone II faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Matt Hibner projects for 2.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.5 more than Thomas Fidone II. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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