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Should I start Blake Whiteheart or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rashod Bateman

+2.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Rashod Bateman over Blake Whiteheart for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 1.0.

  • Blake Whiteheart: 0.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against TEN.
  • Rashod Bateman: 3.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Rashod Bateman
Why this pick?

Rashod Bateman

Fortified3.3
ESPN3.7
Sleeper2.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Rashod Bateman faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.6 fantasy points.

Blake Whiteheart

Fortified1.0
ESPN0.7
Sleeper1.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Blake Whiteheart faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Rashod Bateman projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 2.3 more than Blake Whiteheart. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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