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

THE FF CALL

Start Juwan Johnson

+5.1 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Juwan Johnson over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 Half-PPR: 7.2 projected points versus 2.0.

Juwan Johnson: 4.2 FP recent scoring average.
Velus Jones Jr.: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Juwan Johnson

TE · NOStats & schedule

7.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Velus Jones Jr.

WR · SEAStats & schedule

2.0FF projected

↓ -0.9 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Juwan Johnson

Fortified7.2

ESPN6.9

Sleeper8.3

FantasyPros—

Juwan Johnson faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.2 fantasy points.

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified2.0

ESPN2.9

Sleeper1.7

FantasyPros—

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%.

Juwan Johnson projects for 7.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.1 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, 8:29 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.