Should I start AJ Dillon or Samaje Perine this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Samaje Perine

+3.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Samaje Perine over AJ Dillon for Week 7 PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 2.7.

AJ Dillon: 1.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against TB.
Samaje Perine: 8.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Samaje Perine

RB · CINStats & schedule

6.0FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

AJ Dillon

RB · CARStats & schedule

2.7FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Samaje Perine

Fortified6.0

ESPN6.2

Sleeper5.8

FantasyPros—

Samaje Perine faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

AJ Dillon

Fortified2.7

ESPN3.3

Sleeper2.5

FantasyPros—

AJ Dillon faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Samaje Perine projects for 6.0 points in PPR scoring, 3.3 more than AJ Dillon. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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