Should I start Brandon Smith or Chris Godwin Jr. this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chris Godwin Jr.

+6.6 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Chris Godwin Jr. over Brandon Smith for Week 7 Half-PPR: 8.4 projected points versus 1.8.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Chris Godwin Jr.: 5.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Chris Godwin Jr.

WR · TBStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brandon Smith

WR · PITStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

↓ -1.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Chris Godwin Jr.

Fortified8.4

ESPN8.6

Sleeper9.1

FantasyPros—

Chris Godwin Jr. faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.8

ESPN3.1

Sleeper0.9

FantasyPros—

Brandon Smith faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Chris Godwin Jr. projects for 8.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.6 more than Brandon Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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.