Should I start Colby Parkinson or Jalen Royals this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Colby Parkinson

+2.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Colby Parkinson over Jalen Royals for Week 7 PPR: 8.3 projected points versus 5.4.

Colby Parkinson: 7.7 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.
Jalen Royals: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Colby Parkinson

TE · LARStats & schedule

8.3FF projected

↓ -0.9 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jalen Royals

WR · KCStats & schedule

5.4FF projected

↓ -1.8 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Colby Parkinson

Fortified8.3

ESPN9.3

Sleeper6.7

FantasyPros—

Colby Parkinson faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Jalen Royals

Fortified5.4

ESPN7.2

Sleeper6.4

FantasyPros—

Jalen Royals faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Colby Parkinson projects for 8.3 points in PPR scoring, 2.9 more than Jalen Royals. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 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.