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

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Jones Sr.

+9.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Aaron Jones Sr. over Xavier Hutchinson for Week 7 PPR: 14.0 projected points versus 4.1.

Aaron Jones Sr.: 17.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against IND.
Xavier Hutchinson: 7.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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

Xavier Hutchinson

WR · HOUStats & schedule

4.1FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 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%.

Xavier Hutchinson

Fortified4.1

ESPN4.1

Sleeper2.2

FantasyPros—

Xavier Hutchinson faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points.

Aaron Jones Sr. projects for 14.0 points in PPR scoring, 9.9 more than Xavier Hutchinson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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