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

THE FF CALL

Start Jonathan Taylor

+11.9 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Jonathan Taylor over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 Half-PPR: 13.9 projected points versus 2.0.

  • Jonathan Taylor: 17.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • Velus Jones Jr.: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Jonathan Taylor
Why this pick?

Jonathan Taylor

Fortified13.9
ESPN14.0
Sleeper16.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Jonathan Taylor faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

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%.

Jonathan Taylor projects for 13.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 11.9 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, 12:45 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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