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

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Jones Sr.

+10.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Aaron Jones Sr. over Drew Sample for Week 7 Standard: 11.4 projected points versus 1.4.

Aaron Jones Sr.: 14.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against IND.
Drew Sample: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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

Drew Sample

TE · CINStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at BAL

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%.

Drew Sample

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.3

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

Drew Sample faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Aaron Jones Sr. projects for 11.4 points in standard scoring, 10.0 more than Drew Sample. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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.