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Jalen Royals

Jalen Royals fantasy outlook for week 9 vs NYJ. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard1.10.0 to 4.7WR104
Half PPR1.40.0 to 5.5WR103
PPR1.70.0 to 6.4WR103

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4LV63%2—0.0
Week 6LAC74%4—3.4
Week 7SEA68%2—0.0
Week 8DEN32%1—0.9

Season range

13.5 points so far; 29.9 projected for the season (80% range 17.5 to 42.2, half PPR, 10 games left).

Jalen Royals 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1vs DEN0.01.0WR133
Week 2vs IND7.60.2WR36
Week 3@ MIA1.61.5WR105
Week 4@ LV0.01.6WR129
Week 5Bye———
Week 6vs LAC3.44.1WR66
Week 7@ SEA0.05.0WR118
Week 8@ DEN0.91.7WR81
Week 9vs NYJ—1.4upcoming
Week 10@ ATL—1.3upcoming
Week 11vs ARI—1.6upcoming
Week 12@ BUF—1.4upcoming
Week 13@ LAR—1.3upcoming
Week 14@ CIN—1.5upcoming
Week 15vs NE—1.3upcoming
Week 16vs SF—1.3upcoming
Week 17@ LAC—1.4upcoming
Week 18vs LV—1.4upcoming

Jalen Royals 2026 stats and fantasy points

13.5 half-PPR points in 7 games (1.9 a game), WR113 so far. PPR 16.5, standard 10.5.

StatTotalPer game
Targets121.7
Receptions60.9
Receiving yards456.4
Receiving TDs10.1

Jalen Royals rest of season outlook

Margin projects 13.9 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (1.4 a game), WR126 the rest of the way. PPR 17.1, standard 10.8.

He has outscored his outlook so far (WR113 to date, WR126 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left.

Start or sit Jalen Royals in week 9?

Sit in most leagues. Jalen Royals is WR102 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (WR30) is projected for 9.5 half-PPR points; Margin gives Jalen Royals a 4% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Jalen Royals's fantasy projection for week 9?

1.4 half-PPR points (1.7 PPR, 1.1 standard), with an 80% range of 0.0 to 5.5.

Should I start Jalen Royals in week 9?

Sit in most leagues. Jalen Royals is WR102 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (WR30) is projected for 9.5 half-PPR points; Margin gives Jalen Royals a 4% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Jalen Royals scored in 2026?

13.5 half-PPR points in 7 games (1.9 per game), WR113 at his position; 16.5 in PPR and 10.5 in standard.

What is Jalen Royals's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 13.9 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (1.4 a game), WR126 the rest of the way. PPR 17.1, standard 10.8.

Should I trade for Jalen Royals?

He has outscored his outlook so far (WR113 to date, WR126 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Jalen Royals injured?

Jalen Royals has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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