Should I start Braelon Allen or Jaleel McLaughlin this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Braelon Allen

+12.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Braelon Allen over Jaleel McLaughlin for Week 7 Standard: 13.7 projected points versus 1.3.

Braelon Allen: 11.6 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
Jaleel McLaughlin: 4.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Braelon Allen

RB · NYJStats & schedule

13.7FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jaleel McLaughlin

RB · CLEStats & schedule

1.3FF projected

↑ +1.3 vs ESPN

at TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Braelon Allen

Fortified13.7

ESPN12.6

Sleeper12.8

FantasyPros—

Braelon Allen faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Jaleel McLaughlin

Fortified1.3

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.1

FantasyPros—

Jaleel McLaughlin faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.

Braelon Allen projects for 13.7 points in standard scoring, 12.4 more than Jaleel McLaughlin. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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