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Should I start Brandin Cooks or Derrick Henry this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+11.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Derrick Henry over Brandin Cooks for Week 7 PPR: 17.5 projected points versus 6.4.

  • Brandin Cooks: 3.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
  • Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Derrick Henry
Why this pick?

Derrick Henry

Fortified17.5
ESPN18.0
Sleeper16.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Derrick Henry faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Brandin Cooks

Fortified6.4
ESPN6.3
Sleeper8.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Brandin Cooks faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Derrick Henry projects for 17.5 points in PPR scoring, 11.0 more than Brandin Cooks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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