Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Max Bredeson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jonathan Taylor

+12.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Jonathan Taylor over Max Bredeson for Week 7 Standard: 12.8 projected points versus 0.1.

Jonathan Taylor: 16.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
Max Bredeson: 3.75% matchup lift against IND.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Jonathan Taylor

RB · INDStats & schedule

12.8FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Max Bredeson

RB · MINStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

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%.

Max Bredeson

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Max Bredeson faces IND in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Jonathan Taylor projects for 12.8 points in standard scoring, 12.8 more than Max Bredeson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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.