Should I start Derrick Henry or Kevin Coleman Jr. this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+12.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Derrick Henry over Kevin Coleman Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 17.5 projected points versus 4.6.

Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.
Kevin Coleman Jr.: 6.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 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

Kevin Coleman Jr.

WR · MIAStats & schedule

4.6FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

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%.

Kevin Coleman Jr.

Fortified4.6

ESPN5.8

Sleeper2.3

FantasyPros—

Kevin Coleman Jr. faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.7 fantasy points.

Derrick Henry projects for 17.5 points in PPR scoring, 12.8 more than Kevin Coleman Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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