Elic Ayomanor 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 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Jalen Royals
- Rest of season: Elic Ayomanor — 2 of 3 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Elic Ayomanor | Jalen Royals | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 3 experts rank Elic Ayomanor ahead · 1 rank Jalen Royals ahead | WR108#98–#120edge | WR108#91–#132 |
| Week 7 | WR86#80–#100 | WR66#57–#83edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 4.7edge | 3.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #296 overall | 3 #292 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -29 ranks · -32 val | +105 ranks · +79 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 1% |
| Bye | 9 | 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, Elic Ayomanor or Jalen Royals?
- Jalen Royals. This week's consensus has Elic Ayomanor at WR86 (range #80–#100) and Jalen Royals at WR66 (range #57–#83). Projections: 4.7 vs 3.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Elic Ayomanor or Jalen Royals?
- Elic Ayomanor. Rest-of-season consensus: Elic Ayomanor WR108 (range #98–#120) vs Jalen Royals WR108 (range #91–#132). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Elic Ayomanor ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Elic Ayomanor for Jalen Royals?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Elic Ayomanor is ranked #296 overall and Jalen Royals #292, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.