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Should I start Emmett Johnson or Jalen Brooks this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Emmett Johnson

+0.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Emmett Johnson over Jalen Brooks for Week 7 Standard: 3.1 projected points versus 2.5.

  • Emmett Johnson: 1.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jalen Brooks: 1.5 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Emmett Johnson
Why this pick?

Emmett Johnson

Fortified3.1
ESPN3.8
Sleeper2.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Emmett Johnson faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points.

Jalen Brooks

Fortified2.5
ESPN3.1
Sleeper1.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Brooks faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Emmett Johnson projects for 3.1 points in standard scoring, 0.6 more than Jalen Brooks. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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