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

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Jones Sr.

+12.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Aaron Jones Sr. over DJ Giddens for Week 7 Half-PPR: 12.8 projected points versus 0.0.

Aaron Jones Sr.: 16.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against IND.
DJ Giddens: 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Aaron Jones Sr.

RB · MINStats & schedule

12.8FF projected

↑ +1.9 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

DJ Giddens

RB · INDStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Aaron Jones Sr.

Fortified12.8

ESPN10.9

Sleeper11.8

FantasyPros—

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%.

DJ Giddens

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

DJ Giddens faces MIN in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Aaron Jones Sr. projects for 12.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 12.7 more than DJ Giddens. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 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.