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

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Jones Sr.

+9.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Aaron Jones Sr. over Jacob Cowing for Week 7 Standard: 11.4 projected points versus 1.8.

Aaron Jones Sr.: 14.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against IND.
Jacob Cowing: -0.3 FP recent scoring average.

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

Jacob Cowing

WR · SFStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

↓ -1.4 vs ESPN

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%.

Jacob Cowing

Fortified1.8

ESPN3.2

Sleeper1.4

FantasyPros—

Jacob Cowing faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: -0.3 fantasy points.

Aaron Jones Sr. projects for 11.4 points in standard scoring, 9.6 more than Jacob Cowing. 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.