Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Derrick Henry this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Christian McCaffrey

+4.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Christian McCaffrey over Derrick Henry for Week 7 PPR: 22.1 projected points versus 17.5.

Christian McCaffrey: 21.3 FP recent scoring average.
Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.

Forecast updated Oct 24, 2026, 10:31 PM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Christian McCaffrey

RB · SFStats & schedule

22.1FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Derrick Henry

RB · BALStats & schedule

17.5FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Christian McCaffrey

Fortified22.1

ESPN21.9

Sleeper21.0

FantasyPros—

Christian McCaffrey faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 21.3 fantasy points.

Derrick Henry

Fortified17.5

ESPN18.0

Sleeper16.7

FantasyPros—

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%.

Christian McCaffrey projects for 22.1 points in PPR scoring, 4.6 more than Derrick Henry. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 24, 2026, 10:31 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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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.