Should I start Bucky Irving or Charlie Jones this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Bucky Irving

+12.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Bucky Irving over Charlie Jones for Week 7 Standard: 13.5 projected points versus 0.8.

Bucky Irving: 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.
Charlie Jones: 1.5 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against HOU.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Bucky Irving

RB · TBStats & schedule

13.5FF projected

↑ +2.0 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Charlie Jones

WR · NYGStats & schedule

0.8FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Bucky Irving

Fortified13.5

ESPN11.5

Sleeper13.7

FantasyPros—

Bucky Irving faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Charlie Jones

Fortified0.8

ESPN1.2

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Charlie Jones faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Bucky Irving projects for 13.5 points in standard scoring, 12.7 more than Charlie Jones. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 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.