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Should I start Dontayvion Wicks or Velus Jones Jr. this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Velus Jones Jr.

+2.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Velus Jones Jr. over Dontayvion Wicks for Week 7 Half-PPR: 2.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Dontayvion Wicks: OUT; 5.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Velus Jones Jr.: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Velus Jones Jr.
Why this pick?

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified2.0
ESPN2.9
Sleeper1.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Velus Jones Jr. faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Dontayvion Wicks

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

Dontayvion Wicks faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%. OUT

Velus Jones Jr. projects for 2.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.0 more than Dontayvion Wicks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:42 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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