Should I start Jake Bates or Spencer Shrader this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Spencer Shrader

+1.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Spencer Shrader over Jake Bates for Week 7 Standard: 10.6 projected points versus 8.8.

Jake Bates: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against GB.
Spencer Shrader: 15.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Spencer Shrader

K · INDStats & schedule

10.6FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jake Bates

K · DETStats & schedule

8.8FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Spencer Shrader

Fortified10.6

ESPN9.7

Sleeper9.6

FantasyPros—

Spencer Shrader faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

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%.

Spencer Shrader projects for 10.6 points in standard scoring, 1.8 more than Jake Bates. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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