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Should I start Emmett Johnson or Khalil Herbert this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Emmett Johnson

+0.6 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Emmett Johnson over Khalil Herbert for Week 7 PPR: 4.5 projected points versus 3.9.

  • Emmett Johnson: 3.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Khalil Herbert: 1.25% matchup lift against SF.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Emmett Johnson
Why this pick?

Emmett Johnson

Fortified4.5
ESPN5.3
Sleeper3.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Emmett Johnson faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.2 fantasy points.

Khalil Herbert

Fortified3.9
ESPN4.2
Sleeper3.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Khalil Herbert faces SF in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Emmett Johnson projects for 4.5 points in PPR scoring, 0.6 more than Khalil Herbert. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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