Jawhar Jordan vs Kaleb Johnson
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jawhar Jordan by 0.3 projected points (2.5 vs 2.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jawhar Jordan faces NYG, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Kaleb Johnson faces NO, the 13th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jawhar Jordan by 2.1 points of value over replacement (-98.5 vs -100.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Jawhar Jordan carries an injury flag of Out (Undisclosed), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jawhar JordanHOU | Kaleb JohnsonPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | NYG | NO | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 2.5 | 2.1 | Jordan +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #3 | #13 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 38.1 | 36.0 | Jordan +2.1 pts |
| Points per game | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -98.5 | -100.6 | Jordan +2.1 |
| Overall rank | #193 | #198 | Jordan by 5 |
| Position rank | RB76 | RB79 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 9 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Jawhar Jordan or Kaleb Johnson in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jawhar Jordan by 0.3 projected points (2.5 vs 2.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jawhar Jordan or Kaleb Johnson in 2026 fantasy football?
Jawhar Jordan. He projects 38.1 fantasy points with -98.5 value over replacement, vs 36.0 points and -100.6 for Kaleb Johnson (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.