
Should I start Daniel Carlson or Jake Bates this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)
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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.
Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.
- Daniel Carlson: 6.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against PIT.
- Jake Bates: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against GB.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

8.8FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
Sun 4:25 PM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Daniel Carlson
K · NOStats & schedule ›7.7FF projected
↑ +0.7 vs ESPN
Sun 9:30 AM ET
Why this pick?
Jake Bates
Fortified8.8
ESPN9.0
Sleeper8.5
FantasyPros—
Jake Bates faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.
Daniel Carlson
Fortified7.7
ESPN7.0
Sleeper7.5
FantasyPros—
Daniel Carlson faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.
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