Should I start Josh Jacobs or Khalil Herbert this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Jacobs

+8.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Josh Jacobs over Khalil Herbert for Week 7 PPR: 12.3 projected points versus 3.9.

Khalil Herbert: 1.25% matchup lift against SF.

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

FF PICK

Josh Jacobs

RB · GBStats & schedule

12.3FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 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?

Josh Jacobs

Fortified12.3

ESPN12.6

Sleeper11.9

FantasyPros—

Josh Jacobs faces DET in Week 7.

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%.

Josh Jacobs projects for 12.3 points in PPR scoring, 8.4 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.