Should I start Justin Joly or Khalil Herbert this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Khalil Herbert

+3.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Khalil Herbert over Justin Joly for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 0.1.

Justin Joly: 5% matchup reduction against NYJ.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Khalil Herbert

RB · ATLStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 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?

Khalil Herbert

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.7

Sleeper2.9

FantasyPros—

Khalil Herbert faces SF in Week 7.

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%.

Khalil Herbert projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 3.2 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, 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.