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Should I start Jalen Royals or Mo Alie-Cox this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Royals

+2.7 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Jalen Royals over Mo Alie-Cox for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.3 projected points versus 1.6.

  • Jalen Royals: 1.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Mo Alie-Cox: 3.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Jalen Royals
Why this pick?

Jalen Royals

Fortified4.3
ESPN5.9
Sleeper5.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Royals faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Mo Alie-Cox

Fortified1.6
ESPN2.2
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Mo Alie-Cox faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Jalen Royals projects for 4.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.7 more than Mo Alie-Cox. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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