Should I start Rashod Bateman or Thomas Fidone II this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rashod Bateman

+2.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Rashod Bateman over Thomas Fidone II for Week 7 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 0.5.

Rashod Bateman: 3.6 FP recent scoring average.
Thomas Fidone II: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 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

Thomas Fidone II

TE · NYGStats & schedule

0.5FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at HOU

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.

Thomas Fidone II

Fortified0.5

ESPN1.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Thomas Fidone II faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Rashod Bateman projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 2.8 more than Thomas Fidone II. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 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.