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

THE FF CALL

Start Tez Johnson

+2.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Tez Johnson over Jalen Brooks for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 2.5.

Jalen Brooks: 1.5 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.
Tez Johnson: 3.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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

Jalen Brooks

WR · ARIStats & schedule

2.5FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 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%.

Jalen Brooks

Fortified2.5

ESPN3.1

Sleeper1.9

FantasyPros—

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%.

Tez Johnson projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 2.1 more than Jalen Brooks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.