Should I start Brandon Smith or Deebo Samuel Sr. this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brandon Smith

+1.6 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Brandon Smith over Deebo Samuel Sr. for Week 7 Half-PPR: 1.6 projected points versus 0.0.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Deebo Samuel Sr.: OUT; 8.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Brandon Smith

WR · PITStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↓ -1.5 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Deebo Samuel Sr.

WR · SFStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.6

ESPN3.1

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

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

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Deebo Samuel Sr. faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%. OUT

Brandon Smith projects for 1.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.6 more than Deebo Samuel Sr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 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.