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Should I start Brandon Aubrey or Jake Bates this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Jake Bates

+0.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jake Bates over Brandon Aubrey for Week 7 Standard: 8.8 projected points versus 8.1.

  • Brandon Aubrey: 5.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jake Bates: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jake Bates
Why this pick?

Jake Bates

Fortified8.8
ESPN9.0
Sleeper8.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Jake Bates faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Brandon Aubrey

Fortified8.1
ESPN8.1
Sleeper8.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Brandon Aubrey faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points.

Jake Bates projects for 8.8 points in standard scoring, 0.8 more than Brandon Aubrey. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:12 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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