Should I start Derrick Henry or George Pickens this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+3.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Derrick Henry over George Pickens for Week 7 PPR: 17.5 projected points versus 14.1.

Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.
George Pickens: 16.9 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 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

George Pickens

WR · DALStats & schedule

14.1FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 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%.

George Pickens

Fortified14.1

ESPN13.2

Sleeper11.5

FantasyPros—

George Pickens faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Derrick Henry projects for 17.5 points in PPR scoring, 3.3 more than George Pickens. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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