Should I start Jordan Whittington or Samaje Perine this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Samaje Perine

+2.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Samaje Perine over Jordan Whittington for Week 7 Standard: 4.9 projected points versus 2.6.

Jordan Whittington: 0.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against LV.
Samaje Perine: 7.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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

Jordan Whittington

WR · LARStats & schedule

2.6FF projected

↓ -2.4 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 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%.

Jordan Whittington

Fortified2.6

ESPN5.1

Sleeper1.0

FantasyPros—

Jordan Whittington faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Samaje Perine projects for 4.9 points in standard scoring, 2.3 more than Jordan Whittington. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.