Should I start Kevin Coleman Jr. or Samaje Perine this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Samaje Perine

+1.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Samaje Perine over Kevin Coleman Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 4.6.

Kevin Coleman Jr.: 6.7 FP recent scoring average.
Samaje Perine: 8.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Samaje Perine

RB · CINStats & schedule

6.0FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Kevin Coleman Jr.

WR · MIAStats & schedule

4.6FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Samaje Perine

Fortified6.0

ESPN6.2

Sleeper5.8

FantasyPros—

Samaje Perine faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Kevin Coleman Jr.

Fortified4.6

ESPN5.8

Sleeper2.3

FantasyPros—

Kevin Coleman Jr. faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.7 fantasy points.

Samaje Perine projects for 6.0 points in PPR scoring, 1.4 more than Kevin Coleman Jr.. 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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