Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Khalil Herbert this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ja'Marr Chase

+16.1 projected edge · PPR

Start Ja'Marr Chase over Khalil Herbert for Week 7 PPR: 20.0 projected points versus 3.9.

Ja'Marr Chase: 12.7 FP recent scoring average.
Khalil Herbert: 1.25% matchup lift against SF.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Ja'Marr Chase

WR · CINStats & schedule

20.0FF projected

↓ -1.8 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Khalil Herbert

RB · ATLStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ja'Marr Chase

Fortified20.0

ESPN21.8

Sleeper18.7

FantasyPros—

Ja'Marr Chase faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points.

Khalil Herbert

Fortified3.9

ESPN4.2

Sleeper3.5

FantasyPros—

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

Ja'Marr Chase projects for 20.0 points in PPR scoring, 16.1 more than Khalil Herbert. 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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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.