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

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Hayden Rucci has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Hayden Rucci has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Hayden Rucci: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.
  • Velus Jones Jr.: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated · PPR

Velus Jones Jr.
Why this pick?

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%.

Hayden Rucci

Fortified0.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.

Hayden Rucci has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:12 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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