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Should I start Aaron Jones Sr. or Bauer Sharp this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Jones Sr.

+11.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Aaron Jones Sr. over Bauer Sharp for Week 7 Standard: 11.4 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Aaron Jones Sr.: 14.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against IND.
  • Bauer Sharp: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Aaron Jones Sr.
Why this pick?

Aaron Jones Sr.

Fortified11.4
ESPN9.5
Sleeper10.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Aaron Jones Sr. faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Bauer Sharp

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.6
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Bauer Sharp faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Aaron Jones Sr. projects for 11.4 points in standard scoring, 11.1 more than Bauer Sharp. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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