Should I start J.K. Dobbins or Tez Johnson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start J.K. Dobbins

+5.9 projected edge · Standard

Start J.K. Dobbins over Tez Johnson for Week 7 Standard: 10.4 projected points versus 4.5.

J.K. Dobbins: 9.7 FP recent scoring average.
Tez Johnson: 3.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

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

FF PICK

J.K. Dobbins

RB · DENStats & schedule

10.4FF projected

↓ -1.6 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tez Johnson

WR · TBStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

↓ -1.4 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

J.K. Dobbins

Fortified10.4

ESPN12.0

Sleeper8.4

FantasyPros—

J.K. Dobbins faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.7 fantasy points.

Tez Johnson

Fortified4.5

ESPN5.9

Sleeper3.7

FantasyPros—

Tez Johnson faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

J.K. Dobbins projects for 10.4 points in standard scoring, 5.9 more than Tez Johnson. 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.