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

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+1.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Ted Hurst III over Rashod Bateman for Week 7 Standard: 5.1 projected points versus 3.3.

Rashod Bateman: 3.6 FP recent scoring average.
Ted Hurst III: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Ted Hurst III

WR · TBStats & schedule

5.1FF projected

↓ -1.8 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Rashod Bateman

WR · BALStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified5.1

ESPN6.8

Sleeper5.3

FantasyPros—

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Rashod Bateman

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.7

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros—

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

Ted Hurst III projects for 5.1 points in standard scoring, 1.7 more than Rashod Bateman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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