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Should I start Rashee Rice or Will Mallory this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Will Mallory

+4.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Will Mallory over Rashee Rice for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.3 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Rashee Rice: OUT; 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Will Mallory: 3.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Will Mallory
Why this pick?

Will Mallory

Fortified4.3
ESPN5.9
Sleeper4.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Will Mallory faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Rashee Rice

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Rashee Rice faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%. OUT

Will Mallory projects for 4.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.3 more than Rashee Rice. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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