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

THE FF CALL

Start Brandin Cooks

+2.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Brandin Cooks over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 1.9.

Brandin Cooks: 2.7 FP recent scoring average.
Velus Jones Jr.: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Brandin Cooks

WR · SFStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at ATL

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?

Brandin Cooks

Fortified4.5

ESPN4.4

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros—

Brandin Cooks faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points.

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%.

Brandin Cooks projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 2.6 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, 1:32 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.