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

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Jones Sr.

+2.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Aaron Jones Sr. over Puka Nacua for Week 7 Standard: 11.4 projected points versus 8.9.

Aaron Jones Sr.: 14.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against IND.
Puka Nacua: 15.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 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

Puka Nacua

WR · LARStats & schedule

8.9FF projected

↑ +8.9 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 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%.

Puka Nacua

Fortified8.9

ESPN0.0

Sleeper14.7

FantasyPros—

Puka Nacua faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Aaron Jones Sr. projects for 11.4 points in standard scoring, 2.5 more than Puka Nacua. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 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.