Should I start Jaleel McLaughlin or Tez Johnson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tez Johnson

+3.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Tez Johnson over Jaleel McLaughlin for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 1.3.

Jaleel McLaughlin: 4.8 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

Tez Johnson

WR · TBStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

↓ -1.4 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jaleel McLaughlin

RB · CLEStats & schedule

1.3FF projected

↑ +1.3 vs ESPN

at TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

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%.

Jaleel McLaughlin

Fortified1.3

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.1

FantasyPros—

Jaleel McLaughlin faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.

Tez Johnson projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 3.2 more than Jaleel McLaughlin. 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.