Should I start AJ Dillon or Samaje Perine this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Samaje Perine

+3.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Samaje Perine over AJ Dillon for Week 7 Standard: 4.9 projected points versus 2.0.

AJ Dillon: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against TB.
Samaje Perine: 7.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Samaje Perine

RB · CINStats & schedule

4.9FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

AJ Dillon

RB · CARStats & schedule

2.0FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Samaje Perine

Fortified4.9

ESPN4.7

Sleeper4.1

FantasyPros—

Samaje Perine faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

AJ Dillon

Fortified2.0

ESPN2.6

Sleeper1.9

FantasyPros—

AJ Dillon faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Samaje Perine projects for 4.9 points in standard scoring, 3.0 more than AJ Dillon. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 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.