Should I start Seth McGowan or Velus Jones Jr. this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Velus Jones Jr.: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Seth McGowan: 3.8 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against JAC.
Velus Jones Jr.: 1.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:43 AM ET · PPR

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Seth McGowan

RB · INDStats & schedule

3.6FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at JAC

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Velus Jones Jr.

WR · SEAStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs CHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Seth McGowan

Fortified3.6

ESPN3.6

Sleeper4.4

Seth McGowan faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

Velus Jones Jr. faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. Velus Jones Jr. is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:43 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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