Should I start Derrick Henry or DJ Herman this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+16.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Derrick Henry over DJ Herman for Week 7 PPR: 17.5 projected points versus 1.1.

Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.
DJ Herman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 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

DJ Herman

RB · MIAStats & schedule

1.1FF projected

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 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%.

DJ Herman

Fortified1.1

ESPN—

Sleeper1.1

FantasyPros—

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

Derrick Henry projects for 17.5 points in PPR scoring, 16.4 more than DJ Herman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM 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.