FORTIFIED FANTASY

Week 72026 ยท PPR ยท THIS WEEK

Should I start Ben Yurosek or DJ Herman this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: DJ Herman

+0.6 projected edge ยท PPR

Start DJ Herman over Ben Yurosek for Week 7 PPR: 1.1 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Ben Yurosek: 2.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • DJ Herman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

DJ Herman
Why this pick?

DJ Herman

Fortified1.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper1.1
FantasyProsโ€”

DJ Herman faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Ben Yurosek

Fortified0.5
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Ben Yurosek faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points.

DJ Herman projects for 1.1 points in PPR scoring, 0.6 more than Ben Yurosek. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:15 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Donโ€™t just win Sunday.
Win whatโ€™s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS โ™›
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your leagueโ€™s rules.
Scoring & lineup notes

PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.

More Week 7 decisions

Still deciding on DJ Herman?

RB ยท Week 7DJ Herman or Jahmyr Gibbs?1.1 vs 29.3 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 7DJ Herman or Chris Rodriguez Jr.?1.1 vs 1.1 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 7DJ Herman or Kalel Mullings?1.1 vs 1.1 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 7DJ Herman or Keaton Mitchell?1.1 vs 1.2 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—

Other close calls

RB ยท Week 7Bijan Robinson or Kenneth Walker III?23.4 vs 22.2 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 7Kenneth Walker III or Christian McCaffrey?22.2 vs 22.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 7Christian McCaffrey or Kyren Williams?22.0 vs 21.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 7Kyren Williams or Jaylen Warren?21.0 vs 19.7 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 7Jaylen Warren or Javonte Williams?19.7 vs 17.6 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 7Javonte Williams or Derrick Henry?17.6 vs 17.5 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
Compare other players Week 7