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Should I start Alex Bachman or Calvin Ridley this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Alex Bachman

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Alex Bachman receives the better positional matchup adjustment (1.25% versus 0%).

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Projection breakdown

Alex Bachman

Fortified1.0
ESPN1.8
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Alex Bachman faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Calvin Ridley

Fortified0.8
ESPN0.0
Sleeper1.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Calvin Ridley faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.

Alex Bachman projects for 1.0 points in standard scoring, 0.3 more than Calvin Ridley. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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