Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor?
Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Christian McCaffrey
- Rest of season: Christian McCaffrey — 5 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Jonathan Taylor
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Christian McCaffrey | Jonathan Taylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 8 experts rank Christian McCaffrey ahead · 3 rank Jonathan Taylor ahead | RB5#4–#5edge | RB5#4–#6 |
| Week 7 | RB4#2–#4edge | RB8#6–#13 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 20.3edge | 16.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 50 #11 overall | 55 #9 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -4 ranks · -1268 val | +1 ranks · +296 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 100% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor?
- Christian McCaffrey. This week's consensus has Christian McCaffrey at RB4 (range #2–#4) and Jonathan Taylor at RB8 (range #6–#13). Projections: 20.3 vs 16.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor?
- Christian McCaffrey. Rest-of-season consensus: Christian McCaffrey RB5 (range #4–#5) vs Jonathan Taylor RB5 (range #4–#6). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Christian McCaffrey ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Christian McCaffrey for Jonathan Taylor?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Christian McCaffrey is ranked #11 overall and Jonathan Taylor #9, so Jonathan Taylor carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.