Should I start David Montgomery or Jalen Royals this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Royals

+5.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Jalen Royals over David Montgomery for Week 7 PPR: 5.4 projected points versus 0.0.

David Montgomery: OUT; 2.7 FP recent scoring average.
Jalen Royals: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Jalen Royals

WR · KCStats & schedule

5.4FF projected

↓ -1.8 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

David Montgomery

RB · HOUStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

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%.

David Montgomery

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

David Montgomery faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points. OUT

Jalen Royals projects for 5.4 points in PPR scoring, 5.4 more than David Montgomery. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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