Should I start Ian Thomas or Jalen Royals this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Royals

+2.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Jalen Royals over Ian Thomas for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 1.0.

Ian Thomas: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
Jalen Royals: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Jalen Royals

WR · KCStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ian Thomas

TE · LVStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

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%.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.0

ESPN0.7

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Jalen Royals projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 2.3 more than Ian Thomas. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.