Should I start Jalen Royals or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Rashod Bateman

Week 7 · Standard

Rashod Bateman averaged 3.0 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 2.3 for Jalen Royals. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Rashod Bateman: 3.6 versus 1.2 FP per game. Rashod Bateman receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -7.5%).

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jalen Royals

WR · KCStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

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Rashod Bateman

WR · BALStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Projection breakdown

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%.

Rashod Bateman

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.7

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros—

Rashod Bateman faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.6 fantasy points.

The projections are effectively level (3.3 vs 3.3 FP). There is no meaningful projected edge. Compare the matchups and confirm your lineup before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 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.