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Should I start Dareke Young or Jonathan Taylor this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jonathan Taylor

+12.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jonathan Taylor over Dareke Young for Week 7 Standard: 12.8 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Dareke Young: -0.4 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Jonathan Taylor: 16.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jonathan Taylor
Why this pick?

Jonathan Taylor

Fortified12.8
ESPN12.7
Sleeper15.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Jonathan Taylor faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Dareke Young

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Dareke Young faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: -0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Jonathan Taylor projects for 12.8 points in standard scoring, 12.7 more than Dareke Young. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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