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

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Troy Franklin

+0.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Troy Franklin over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 Standard: 2.7 projected points versus 1.9.

  • Troy Franklin: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
  • Velus Jones Jr.: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Troy Franklin
Why this pick?

Troy Franklin

Fortified2.7
ESPN2.8
Sleeper3.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

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%.

Troy Franklin projects for 2.7 points in standard scoring, 0.8 more than Velus Jones Jr.. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:46 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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