Should I start Khalil Herbert or Will Kacmarek this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Khalil Herbert

+2.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Khalil Herbert over Will Kacmarek for Week 7 PPR: 3.9 projected points versus 1.6.

Khalil Herbert: 1.25% matchup lift against SF.
Will Kacmarek: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against NYJ.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Khalil Herbert

RB · ATLStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Will Kacmarek

TE · MIAStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

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%.

Will Kacmarek

Fortified1.6

ESPN1.9

Sleeper1.3

FantasyPros—

Will Kacmarek faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Khalil Herbert projects for 3.9 points in PPR scoring, 2.3 more than Will Kacmarek. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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