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

THE FF CALL

Start Samaje Perine

+1.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Samaje Perine over Will Mallory for Week 7 Half-PPR: 5.6 projected points versus 4.3.

  • Samaje Perine: 7.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
  • Will Mallory: 3.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Samaje Perine
Why this pick?

Samaje Perine

Fortified5.6
ESPN5.5
Sleeper5.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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

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%.

Samaje Perine projects for 5.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.3 more than Will Mallory. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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