Should I start Michael Mayer or Michael Wilson this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Wilson

+4.2 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Michael Wilson over Michael Mayer for Week 7 Half-PPR: 10.3 projected points versus 6.0.

Michael Mayer: 8.6 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
Michael Wilson: 7.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Michael Wilson

WR · ARIStats & schedule

10.3FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Michael Mayer

TE · LVStats & schedule

6.0FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Michael Wilson

Fortified10.3

ESPN10.1

Sleeper10.3

FantasyPros—

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

Michael Mayer

Fortified6.0

ESPN6.5

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros—

Michael Mayer faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Michael Wilson projects for 10.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.2 more than Michael Mayer. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.