Should I start Daniel Jones or J.J. McCarthy this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start J.J. McCarthy

+4.6 projected edge · PPR

Start J.J. McCarthy over Daniel Jones for Week 7 PPR: 13.5 projected points versus 8.9.

Daniel Jones: 10.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
J.J. McCarthy: 8.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

J.J. McCarthy

QB · NYGStats & schedule

13.5FF projected

↓ -2.9 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Daniel Jones

QB · INDStats & schedule

8.9FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

J.J. McCarthy

Fortified13.5

ESPN16.4

Sleeper11.9

FantasyPros—

J.J. McCarthy faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points.

Daniel Jones

Fortified8.9

ESPN9.6

Sleeper10.2

FantasyPros—

Daniel Jones faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

J.J. McCarthy projects for 13.5 points in PPR scoring, 4.6 more than Daniel Jones. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 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.