Should I start Parker Washington or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Parker Washington has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Parker Washington: 14.3 FP recent scoring average.
Rashod Bateman: 5.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

Rashod Bateman

WR · BALStats & schedule

5.3FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Parker Washington

WR · JACStats & schedule

2.9FF projected

↑ +2.9 vs ESPN

No game scheduled

Check bye / schedule

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%.

Parker Washington

Fortified2.9

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 14.3 fantasy points.

Parker Washington has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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