Should I start Derrick Henry or Ronnie Rivers this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+17.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Derrick Henry over Ronnie Rivers for Week 7 PPR: 17.5 projected points versus 0.0.

Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.
Ronnie Rivers: INJURY_RESERVE; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 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

Ronnie Rivers

RB · LARStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

at LV

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%.

Ronnie Rivers

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Ronnie Rivers faces LV in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%. INJURY_RESERVE

Derrick Henry projects for 17.5 points in PPR scoring, 17.5 more than Ronnie Rivers. 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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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.