Chris Bell or Jalen Royals?
Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Jalen Royals
- Rest of season: Chris Bell — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Chris Bell
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Chris Bell | Jalen Royals | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Chris Bell ahead · 0 rank Jalen Royals ahead | WR70#65–#73edge | WR108#91–#132 |
| Week 7 | WR73#60–#85 | WR66#57–#84edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 5.5edge | 3.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #173 overalledge | 3 #292 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +34 ranks · +82 val | +105 ranks · +79 val |
| Rostered | 5% | 1% |
| Bye | 6 | 5 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Chris Bell or Jalen Royals?
- Jalen Royals. This week's consensus has Chris Bell at WR73 (range #60–#85) and Jalen Royals at WR66 (range #57–#84). Projections: 5.5 vs 3.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Bell or Jalen Royals?
- Chris Bell. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Bell WR70 (range #65–#73) vs Jalen Royals WR108 (range #91–#132). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chris Bell ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Chris Bell for Jalen Royals?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Bell is ranked #173 overall and Jalen Royals #292, so Chris Bell carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.