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Should I start Jalen Royals or Malik Nabers this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Malik Nabers

+14.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Malik Nabers over Jalen Royals for Week 7 PPR: 19.9 projected points versus 5.4.

  • Jalen Royals: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Malik Nabers: 26.9 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against HOU.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Malik Nabers
Why this pick?

Malik Nabers

Fortified19.9
ESPN17.7
Sleeper14.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Malik Nabers faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 26.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Jalen Royals

Fortified5.4
ESPN7.2
Sleeper6.4
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Malik Nabers projects for 19.9 points in PPR scoring, 14.5 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, 12:45 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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