Should I start Mark Redman or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rashod Bateman

+4.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Rashod Bateman over Mark Redman for Week 7 PPR: 5.3 projected points versus 0.4.

Mark Redman: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
Rashod Bateman: 5.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Rashod Bateman

WR · BALStats & schedule

5.3FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mark Redman

TE · GBStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Rashod Bateman

Fortified5.3

ESPN6.1

Sleeper4.6

FantasyPros—

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%.

Mark Redman

Fortified0.4

ESPN0.6

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Mark Redman faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Rashod Bateman projects for 5.3 points in PPR scoring, 4.9 more than Mark Redman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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