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

THE FF CALL

Start Mason Taylor

+3.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Mason Taylor over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 5.4 projected points versus 2.2.

Mason Taylor: 6.3 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
Velus Jones Jr.: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Mason Taylor

TE · NYJStats & schedule

5.4FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM 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?

Mason Taylor

Fortified5.4

ESPN5.6

Sleeper4.4

FantasyPros—

Mason Taylor faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

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%.

Mason Taylor projects for 5.4 points in PPR scoring, 3.2 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, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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