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

THE FF CALL

Start Noah Fant

+1.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Noah Fant over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 3.4 projected points versus 2.2.

Noah Fant: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
Velus Jones Jr.: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Noah Fant

TE · NOStats & schedule

3.4FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

vs PIT

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?

Noah Fant

Fortified3.4

ESPN2.7

Sleeper5.6

FantasyPros—

Noah Fant faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.

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%.

Noah Fant projects for 3.4 points in PPR scoring, 1.2 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, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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