Should I start Aaron Jones Sr. or Velus Jones Jr. this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Jones Sr.

+11.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Aaron Jones Sr. over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 14.0 projected points versus 2.2.

Aaron Jones Sr.: 17.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against IND.
Velus Jones Jr.: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Aaron Jones Sr.

RB · MINStats & schedule

14.0FF projected

↑ +1.7 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Velus Jones Jr.

WR · SEAStats & schedule

2.2FF projected

↓ -1.0 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Aaron Jones Sr.

Fortified14.0

ESPN12.3

Sleeper12.7

FantasyPros—

Aaron Jones Sr. faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified2.2

ESPN3.1

Sleeper1.8

FantasyPros—

Velus Jones Jr. faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Aaron Jones Sr. projects for 14.0 points in PPR scoring, 11.8 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, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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