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Should I start Aaron Jones Sr. or Austin Hooper this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Jones Sr.

+10.9 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Aaron Jones Sr. over Austin Hooper for Week 7 Half-PPR: 12.8 projected points versus 1.9.

  • Aaron Jones Sr.: 16.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against IND.
  • Austin Hooper: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SF.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Aaron Jones Sr.
Why this pick?

Aaron Jones Sr.

Fortified12.8
ESPN10.9
Sleeper11.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Aaron Jones Sr. faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Austin Hooper

Fortified1.9
ESPN1.6
Sleeper2.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Austin Hooper faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Aaron Jones Sr. projects for 12.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 10.9 more than Austin Hooper. 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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