Should I start John Metchie III or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rashod Bateman

+1.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Rashod Bateman over John Metchie III for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 2.0.

John Metchie III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.
Rashod Bateman: 3.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Rashod Bateman

WR · BALStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

John Metchie III

WR · CARStats & schedule

2.0FF projected

↓ -0.9 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Rashod Bateman

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.7

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros—

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

John Metchie III

Fortified2.0

ESPN2.9

Sleeper0.9

FantasyPros—

John Metchie III faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points.

Rashod Bateman projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 1.3 more than John Metchie III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 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.