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

THE FF CALL

Start Tucker Kraft

+11.4 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Tucker Kraft over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 13.6 projected points versus 2.2.

  • Tucker Kraft: 12.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
  • Velus Jones Jr.: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Tucker Kraft
Why this pick?

Tucker Kraft

Fortified13.6
ESPN12.2
Sleeper11.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Tucker Kraft faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

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%.

Tucker Kraft projects for 13.6 points in PPR scoring, 11.4 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, 1:12 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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