Should I start Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Javonte Williams

+2.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Javonte Williams over Jonathan Taylor for Week 7 Standard: 15.1 projected points versus 12.8.

Javonte Williams: 16.5 FP recent scoring average.
Jonathan Taylor: 16.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Javonte Williams

RB · DALStats & schedule

15.1FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jonathan Taylor

RB · INDStats & schedule

12.8FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Javonte Williams

Fortified15.1

ESPN14.3

Sleeper15.4

FantasyPros—

Javonte Williams faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.5 fantasy points.

Jonathan Taylor

Fortified12.8

ESPN12.7

Sleeper15.3

FantasyPros—

Jonathan Taylor faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Javonte Williams projects for 15.1 points in standard scoring, 2.2 more than Jonathan Taylor. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 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.