Should I start Derrick Henry or Malik Nabers this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Malik Nabers

+2.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Malik Nabers over Derrick Henry for Week 7 PPR: 19.9 projected points versus 17.5.

Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.
Malik Nabers: 26.9 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against HOU.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Malik Nabers

WR · NYGStats & schedule

19.9FF projected

↑ +2.2 vs ESPN

at HOU

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?

Malik Nabers

Fortified19.9

ESPN17.7

Sleeper14.1

FantasyPros—

Malik Nabers faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 26.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

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%.

Malik Nabers projects for 19.9 points in PPR scoring, 2.4 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, 8:00 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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