Should I start Jalen Royals or Lew Nichols this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Royals

+5.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Jalen Royals over Lew Nichols for Week 7 PPR: 5.4 projected points versus 0.2.

Jalen Royals: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.
Lew Nichols: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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

Lew Nichols

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM 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%.

Lew Nichols

Fortified0.2

ESPN—

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

Lew Nichols faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Jalen Royals projects for 5.4 points in PPR scoring, 5.2 more than Lew Nichols. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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