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

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Jacob Cowing

+0.7 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Jacob Cowing over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 2.9 projected points versus 2.2.

  • Jacob Cowing: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
  • Velus Jones Jr.: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Jacob Cowing
Why this pick?

Jacob Cowing

Fortified2.9
ESPN4.7
Sleeper2.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jacob Cowing faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified2.2
ESPN3.1
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Jacob Cowing projects for 2.9 points in PPR scoring, 0.7 more than Velus Jones Jr.. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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