Should I start Derrick Henry or Deven Thompkins this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+17.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Derrick Henry over Deven Thompkins for Week 7 PPR: 17.5 projected points versus 0.2.

Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.
Deven Thompkins: 1.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.

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

FF PICK

Derrick Henry

RB · BALStats & schedule

17.5FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Deven Thompkins

WR · LVStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Derrick Henry

Fortified17.5

ESPN18.0

Sleeper16.6

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%.

Deven Thompkins

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Deven Thompkins faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Derrick Henry projects for 17.5 points in PPR scoring, 17.3 more than Deven Thompkins. 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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