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

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Jones Sr.

+11.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Aaron Jones Sr. over Brandon Aiyuk for Week 7 Standard: 11.4 projected points versus 0.0.

Aaron Jones Sr.: 14.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against IND.
Brandon Aiyuk: OUT.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Aaron Jones Sr.

RB · MINStats & schedule

11.4FF projected

↑ +1.9 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brandon Aiyuk

WR · SFStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Aaron Jones Sr.

Fortified11.4

ESPN9.5

Sleeper10.8

FantasyPros—

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%.

Brandon Aiyuk

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brandon Aiyuk faces ATL in Week 7. OUT

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

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.