Should I start Derrick Henry or Ja'Marr Chase this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ja'Marr Chase

+2.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Ja'Marr Chase over Derrick Henry for Week 7 PPR: 20.0 projected points versus 17.5.

Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.
Ja'Marr Chase: 12.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Ja'Marr Chase

WR · CINStats & schedule

20.0FF projected

↓ -1.8 vs ESPN

at BAL

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?

Ja'Marr Chase

Fortified20.0

ESPN21.8

Sleeper18.7

FantasyPros—

Ja'Marr Chase faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points.

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%.

Ja'Marr Chase projects for 20.0 points in PPR scoring, 2.5 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 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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