Should I start Derrick Henry or Rico Dowdle this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+8.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Derrick Henry over Rico Dowdle for Week 7 PPR: 17.5 projected points versus 9.0.

Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.
Rico Dowdle: 7.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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

Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

9.0FF projected

↑ +1.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM 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%.

Rico Dowdle

Fortified9.0

ESPN7.7

Sleeper8.9

FantasyPros—

Rico Dowdle faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Derrick Henry projects for 17.5 points in PPR scoring, 8.4 more than Rico Dowdle. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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