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

THE FF CALL

Start Dare Ogunbowale

+2.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Dare Ogunbowale over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 Standard: 4.3 projected points versus 1.9.

Dare Ogunbowale: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Velus Jones Jr.: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Dare Ogunbowale

RB · HOUStats & schedule

4.3FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

vs NYG

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?

Dare Ogunbowale

Fortified4.3

ESPN5.4

Sleeper5.3

FantasyPros—

Dare Ogunbowale faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 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%.

Dare Ogunbowale projects for 4.3 points in standard scoring, 2.4 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, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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