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

THE FF CALL

Start Evan Engram

+2.8 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Evan Engram over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.8 projected points versus 2.0.

  • Evan Engram: 3.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against ARI.
  • Velus Jones Jr.: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Evan Engram
Why this pick?

Evan Engram

Fortified4.8
ESPN4.4
Sleeper4.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Evan Engram faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

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%.

Evan Engram projects for 4.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.8 more than Velus Jones Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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