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Should I start Dylan Laube or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rashod Bateman

+3.4 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Rashod Bateman over Dylan Laube for Week 7 PPR: 5.3 projected points versus 1.9.

  • Dylan Laube: 4.1 FP recent scoring average.
  • Rashod Bateman: 5.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Rashod Bateman
Why this pick?

Rashod Bateman

Fortified5.3
ESPN6.1
Sleeper4.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Rashod Bateman faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Dylan Laube

Fortified1.9
ESPN2.1
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Dylan Laube faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.1 fantasy points.

Rashod Bateman projects for 5.3 points in PPR scoring, 3.4 more than Dylan Laube. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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