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

THE FF CALL

Start Velus Jones Jr.

+1.8 projected edge · Standard

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

Travis Homer: -0.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.
Velus Jones Jr.: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Velus Jones Jr.

WR · SEAStats & schedule

1.9FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Travis Homer

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified1.9

ESPN2.7

Sleeper1.7

FantasyPros—

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%.

Travis Homer

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

Travis Homer faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: -0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

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

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 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.