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Raymond

WR · CHI vs NE

FinalCHI 30 – 24 NE

Final points0.0pts

projected 6.4

Royals

WR · KC vs SEA

Kickoff Sun 8:20 PM ET

Projected points5.7pts

Kalif Raymond or Jalen Royals: who should I start in Week 7?

Kalif Raymond already played (0.0 pts, final). If he's in your lineup, those points are banked; if not, he can't help you this week. Compare Jalen Royals with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Mon 7:53 PM ET

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

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    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 2.5 catches, below his usual 4.3.−1.8 pts
    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 25.0 receiving yards, below his usual 40.7.−1.6 pts

    Usually scores 9.4 → projected 6.4−3.0 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • EdgeHis team was expected to score 26.8 points, a high scoring spot.
    • He sees only 4.8 targets a game.
    • He plays only 61% of snaps, so his work comes in rotation.

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

    • Helps him: With Rice out, he's lined for more work.+2.6 pts

    Usually scores 3.0 → projected 5.7+2.7 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • EdgeSEA is the 3rd toughest defense for receivers.

Stat comparison

Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionRaymond: 6.4 (best)Royals: 5.7
TD pointsof the projectionRaymond: 1.3 (best)Royals: 1.2
Expected TDsthis weekRaymond: 0.22 (best)Royals: 0.20
Projected team pointsRaymond: 26.8 (best)Royals: 19.8
Red zone targetsper gameRaymond: 0.7 (best)Royals: 0.4
Role
Snap shareRaymond: 61% (best)Royals: 34%
Usage worthptsRaymond: 8.0 (best)Royals: 3.1
Target shareRaymond: 16% (best)Royals: 6%
Targets / gameRaymond: 4.8 (best)Royals: 1.8
Air yards shareRaymond: 13% (best)Royals: 5%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsRaymond: In lineRoyals: 2 RZ targets
WOPRRaymond: 0.31 (best)Royals: 0.13
RZ target shareRaymond: 12% (best)Royals: 8%
Catch rateRaymond: 90% (best)Royals: 56%
SeparationRaymond: 4.5 ydsRoyals: Not tracked
YAC over expectedRaymond: +0.8Royals: Not tracked
Usage worth vs scoredRaymond: Earned by usage 8.0Scored 9.4Royals: Earned by usage 3.1Scored 3.0
Vacated targets this weekRaymond: 1.8Royals: 9.4 (best)
Inside 10 target shareRaymond: 7%Royals: 18% (best)
Range
FloorRaymond: 3.1Royals: 3.1
CeilingRaymond: 11.2 (best)Royals: 9.4
Points from TDssteadier when lowerRaymond: 11%Royals: 40%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Raymond: 17%Royals: 3 games
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterRaymond: 50%Royals: 3 games
SteadinessRaymond: Up & down±7.7 pts · 6 gamesRoyals: 3 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 6 gmRaymond: C+ (best)Royals: D-
Game scriptRaymond: Expected to lead (best)Royals: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterRaymond: 1.2 (best)Royals: 1.8
Defense funnelRaymond: NeutralRoyals: Run
Opp pass yds allowedRaymond: 14th (average) (best)Royals: 1st (tough)
Starting QBRaymond: Williams (Active)Royals: Mahomes (Active)
Opp defender outRaymond: None listedRoyals: Thomas (LB)
Roof / surfaceRaymond: OpenRoyals: Openturf
Rest / scheduleRaymond: Short week (4d)Royals: Normal
Opp paceRaymond: 9th (fast) (best)Royals: 13th (average)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameRaymond: 2.24th (tough)Royals: 3.0 (best)13th (average)
Opp catch rate allowedRaymond: 66% (best)25th (soft)Royals: 58%9th (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgRaymond: 3.3 (best)Royals: 2.2
Last 5 avgRaymond: 8.0 (best)Royals: 3.0
vs seasonRaymond: −6.1 (Cooling)Royals: −0.9 (Cooling) (best)
Yards per route runRaymond: 1.83 (best)Royals: 0.79
Receiving aDOTRaymond: 6.0Royals: 5.3
Target share trendRaymond: SteadyRoyals: Rising
Crowd
Nuvela position ranklower is betterRaymond: WR60 (best)Royals: WR63
Yards linereceivingRaymond: 25.0 (best)Royals: 19.5

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