Should I start Rico Dowdle or Savion Williams this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rico Dowdle

+3.3 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Rico Dowdle over Savion Williams for Week 7 Half-PPR: 8.2 projected points versus 4.9.

Rico Dowdle: 6.4 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.
Savion Williams: 6.1 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.

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

FF PICK

Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

8.2FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Savion Williams

WR · GBStats & schedule

4.9FF projected

↓ -1.4 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Rico Dowdle

Fortified8.2

ESPN7.0

Sleeper8.1

FantasyPros—

Rico Dowdle faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Savion Williams

Fortified4.9

ESPN6.3

Sleeper1.9

FantasyPros—

Savion Williams faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Rico Dowdle projects for 8.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 3.3 more than Savion Williams. 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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