Should I start Justin Joly or Kendrick Bourne this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kendrick Bourne

+4.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Kendrick Bourne over Justin Joly for Week 7 Standard: 4.2 projected points versus 0.1.

Justin Joly: 5% matchup reduction against NYJ.
Kendrick Bourne: 3.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Kendrick Bourne

WR · ARIStats & schedule

4.2FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Justin Joly

TE · MIAStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Kendrick Bourne

Fortified4.2

ESPN4.2

Sleeper4.4

FantasyPros—

Kendrick Bourne faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Justin Joly

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Justin Joly faces NYJ in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Kendrick Bourne projects for 4.2 points in standard scoring, 4.1 more than Justin Joly. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 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.