Should I start Brandon Smith or Colbie Young this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brandon Smith

+1.1 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Brandon Smith over Colbie Young for Week 7 Half-PPR: 1.8 projected points versus 0.7.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Brandon Smith

WR · PITStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

↓ -1.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Colbie Young

WR · CINStats & schedule

0.7FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.8

ESPN3.1

Sleeper0.9

FantasyPros—

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

Colbie Young

Fortified0.7

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

Colbie Young faces BAL in Week 7.

Brandon Smith projects for 1.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.1 more than Colbie Young. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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Scoring & lineup notes

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.