Should I start Jalen Royals or Mike Gesicki this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Gesicki

+2.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Mike Gesicki over Jalen Royals for Week 7 PPR: 7.8 projected points versus 5.4.

Jalen Royals: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.
Mike Gesicki: 10.2 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Mike Gesicki

TE · CINStats & schedule

7.8FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 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?

Mike Gesicki

Fortified7.8

ESPN7.0

Sleeper8.1

FantasyPros—

Mike Gesicki faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.2 fantasy points.

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%.

Mike Gesicki projects for 7.8 points in PPR scoring, 2.4 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, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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