Should I start Derrick Henry or Michael Mayer this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+9.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Derrick Henry over Michael Mayer for Week 7 PPR: 17.5 projected points versus 7.9.

Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.
Michael Mayer: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 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

Michael Mayer

TE · LVStats & schedule

7.9FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 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%.

Michael Mayer

Fortified7.9

ESPN8.4

Sleeper7.2

FantasyPros—

Michael Mayer faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Derrick Henry projects for 17.5 points in PPR scoring, 9.6 more than Michael Mayer. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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