Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Jalen Royals this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ashton Jeanty

+9.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Ashton Jeanty over Jalen Royals for Week 7 Standard: 13.1 projected points versus 3.3.

Ashton Jeanty: 10.7 FP recent scoring average.
Jalen Royals: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

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

FF PICK

Ashton Jeanty

RB · LVStats & schedule

13.1FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jalen Royals

WR · KCStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ashton Jeanty

Fortified13.1

ESPN13.3

Sleeper12.2

FantasyPros—

Ashton Jeanty faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.7 fantasy points.

Jalen Royals

Fortified3.3

ESPN4.5

Sleeper3.8

FantasyPros—

Jalen Royals faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Ashton Jeanty projects for 13.1 points in standard scoring, 9.8 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, 8:00 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.