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

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Warren

+17.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Jaylen Warren over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 19.7 projected points versus 2.2.

Jaylen Warren: 20.7 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.
Velus Jones Jr.: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Jaylen Warren

RB · PITStats & schedule

19.7FF projected

↑ +2.0 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Velus Jones Jr.

WR · SEAStats & schedule

2.2FF projected

↓ -1.0 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jaylen Warren

Fortified19.7

ESPN17.7

Sleeper17.0

FantasyPros—

Jaylen Warren faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 20.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified2.2

ESPN3.1

Sleeper1.7

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%.

Jaylen Warren projects for 19.7 points in PPR scoring, 17.5 more than Velus Jones Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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