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Should I start Jalen Royals or Tyjae Spears this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Tyjae Spears receives the better positional matchup adjustment (-6.25% versus -7.5%).

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Tyjae Spears
Projection breakdown

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%.

Tyjae Spears

Fortified3.6
ESPN4.4
Sleeper4.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyjae Spears faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Tyjae Spears projects for 3.6 points in standard scoring, 0.3 more than Jalen Royals. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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