Should I start Gunnar Helm or Justin Jefferson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Justin Jefferson

+9.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Justin Jefferson over Gunnar Helm for Week 7 Standard: 12.0 projected points versus 2.4.

Gunnar Helm: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
Justin Jefferson: 12.8 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Justin Jefferson

WR · MINStats & schedule

12.0FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Gunnar Helm

TE · TENStats & schedule

2.4FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Justin Jefferson

Fortified12.0

ESPN12.2

Sleeper11.2

FantasyPros—

Justin Jefferson faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.8 fantasy points.

Gunnar Helm

Fortified2.4

ESPN2.5

Sleeper2.6

FantasyPros—

Gunnar Helm faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.

Justin Jefferson projects for 12.0 points in standard scoring, 9.7 more than Gunnar Helm. 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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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.