Should I start Braelon Allen or Velus Jones Jr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Braelon Allen

+8.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Braelon Allen over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 Standard: 10.4 projected points versus 1.9.

Braelon Allen: 11.6 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
Velus Jones Jr.: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Braelon Allen

RB · NYJStats & schedule

10.4FF projected

↓ -2.3 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Velus Jones Jr.

WR · SEAStats & schedule

1.9FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Braelon Allen

Fortified10.4

ESPN12.6

Sleeper5.8

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%.

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified1.9

ESPN2.7

Sleeper1.7

FantasyPros—

Velus Jones Jr. faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Braelon Allen projects for 10.4 points in standard scoring, 8.5 more than Velus Jones Jr.. 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.