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

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+6.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over Thomas Fidone II for Week 7 Half-PPR: 7.0 projected points versus 0.7.

  • Thomas Fidone II: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.
  • Tyler Higbee: 7.4 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Tyler Higbee
Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified7.0
ESPN5.8
Sleeper7.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Higbee faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.4 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%.

Tyler Higbee projects for 7.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.3 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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