Should I start Gavin Bartholomew or Jonathan Taylor this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jonathan Taylor

+13.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Jonathan Taylor over Gavin Bartholomew for Week 7 PPR: 15.1 projected points versus 1.9.

Gavin Bartholomew: 4.8 FP recent scoring average.
Jonathan Taylor: 18.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Jonathan Taylor

RB · INDStats & schedule

15.1FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Gavin Bartholomew

TE · MINStats & schedule

1.9FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jonathan Taylor

Fortified15.1

ESPN15.2

Sleeper17.6

FantasyPros—

Jonathan Taylor faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Gavin Bartholomew

Fortified1.9

ESPN1.5

Sleeper0.7

FantasyPros—

Gavin Bartholomew faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.

Jonathan Taylor projects for 15.1 points in PPR scoring, 13.2 more than Gavin Bartholomew. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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