Should I start Charlie Jones or Seth McGowan this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Seth McGowan

+1.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Seth McGowan over Charlie Jones for Week 7 Standard: 2.0 projected points versus 0.8.

Charlie Jones: 1.5 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against HOU.
Seth McGowan: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

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

FF PICK

Seth McGowan

RB · INDStats & schedule

2.0FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at MIN

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?

Seth McGowan

Fortified2.0

ESPN2.2

Sleeper2.4

FantasyPros—

Seth McGowan faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

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%.

Seth McGowan projects for 2.0 points in standard scoring, 1.2 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, 8:00 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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