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Should I start Khalil Herbert or Reggie Virgil this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Khalil Herbert

+3.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Khalil Herbert over Reggie Virgil for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Reggie Virgil: 1.4 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Khalil Herbert
Why this pick?

Khalil Herbert

Fortified3.3
ESPN3.7
Sleeper2.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Khalil Herbert faces SF in Week 7.

Reggie Virgil

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Reggie Virgil faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Khalil Herbert projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 3.2 more than Reggie Virgil. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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