Should I start Deebo Samuel Sr. or Khalil Herbert this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Khalil Herbert

+3.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Khalil Herbert over Deebo Samuel Sr. for Week 7 PPR: 3.9 projected points versus 0.0.

Deebo Samuel Sr.: OUT; 10.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
Khalil Herbert: 1.25% matchup lift against SF.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Khalil Herbert

RB · ATLStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Deebo Samuel Sr.

WR · SFStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Khalil Herbert

Fortified3.9

ESPN4.2

Sleeper3.5

FantasyPros—

Khalil Herbert faces SF in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Deebo Samuel Sr. faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%. OUT

Khalil Herbert projects for 3.9 points in PPR scoring, 3.9 more than Deebo Samuel Sr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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