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Should I start Jalen Royals or Jonah Coleman this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Jalen Royals

+0.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jalen Royals over Jonah Coleman for Week 7 Standard: 3.2 projected points versus 2.5.

  • Jalen Royals: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jalen Royals
Why this pick?

Jalen Royals

Fortified3.2
ESPN4.5
Sleeper3.6
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Jonah Coleman

Fortified2.5
ESPN1.7
Sleeper3.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Jonah Coleman faces ARI in Week 7.

Jalen Royals projects for 3.2 points in standard scoring, 0.7 more than Jonah Coleman. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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