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

THE FF CALL

Start Jonathan Taylor

+1.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Jonathan Taylor over Aaron Jones Sr. for Week 7 Standard: 12.8 projected points versus 11.4.

Aaron Jones Sr.: 14.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against IND.
Jonathan Taylor: 16.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Jonathan Taylor

RB · INDStats & schedule

12.8FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Aaron Jones Sr.

RB · MINStats & schedule

11.4FF projected

↑ +1.9 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jonathan Taylor

Fortified12.8

ESPN12.7

Sleeper15.3

FantasyPros—

Jonathan Taylor faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

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%.

Jonathan Taylor projects for 12.8 points in standard scoring, 1.4 more than Aaron Jones Sr.. 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.