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

THE FF CALL

Start Troy Franklin

+2.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Troy Franklin over Thomas Fidone II for Week 7 Half-PPR: 3.3 projected points versus 0.7.

  • Thomas Fidone II: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.
  • Troy Franklin: 1.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Troy Franklin
Why this pick?

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.3
ESPN3.4
Sleeper4.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Thomas Fidone II

Fortified0.7
ESPN1.3
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Troy Franklin projects for 3.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.6 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, 9:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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