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Should I start Jalen Royals or Kendrick Bourne this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Kendrick Bourne

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kendrick Bourne over Jalen Royals for Week 7 Standard: 4.2 projected points versus 3.3.

  • Jalen Royals: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Kendrick Bourne: 3.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kendrick Bourne
Why this pick?

Kendrick Bourne

Fortified4.2
ESPN4.2
Sleeper4.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Kendrick Bourne faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Jalen Royals

Fortified3.3
ESPN4.5
Sleeper3.8
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%.

Kendrick Bourne projects for 4.2 points in standard scoring, 1.0 more than Jalen Royals. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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