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Should I start Kenneth Walker III or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kenneth Walker III

+16.8 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Kenneth Walker III over Rashod Bateman for Week 7 PPR: 22.2 projected points versus 5.3.

  • Kenneth Walker III: 29.4 FP recent scoring average.
  • Rashod Bateman: 5.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Kenneth Walker III
Why this pick?

Kenneth Walker III

Fortified22.2
ESPN19.1
Sleeper19.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Kenneth Walker III faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 29.4 fantasy points.

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%.

Kenneth Walker III projects for 22.2 points in PPR scoring, 16.8 more than Rashod Bateman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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