Should I start Jalen Royals or Tez Johnson this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tez Johnson

+1.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Tez Johnson over Jalen Royals for Week 7 Half-PPR: 5.8 projected points versus 4.3.

Jalen Royals: 1.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.
Tez Johnson: 4.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Tez Johnson

WR · TBStats & schedule

5.8FF projected

↓ -1.6 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jalen Royals

WR · KCStats & schedule

4.3FF projected

↓ -1.5 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tez Johnson

Fortified5.8

ESPN7.3

Sleeper4.6

FantasyPros—

Tez Johnson faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Jalen Royals

Fortified4.3

ESPN5.9

Sleeper5.1

FantasyPros—

Jalen Royals faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Tez Johnson projects for 5.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.4 more than Jalen Royals. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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