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Should I start Kylen Granson or Velus Jones Jr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Velus Jones Jr.

+1.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Velus Jones Jr. over Kylen Granson for Week 7 Standard: 1.9 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Kylen Granson: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Velus Jones Jr.: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Velus Jones Jr.
Why this pick?

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified1.9
ESPN2.7
Sleeper1.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Velus Jones Jr. faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Kylen Granson

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Kylen Granson faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Velus Jones Jr. projects for 1.9 points in standard scoring, 1.8 more than Kylen Granson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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