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

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Coker

+11.6 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Jalen Coker over Brandon Smith for Week 7 Half-PPR: 13.2 projected points versus 1.6.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Jalen Coker: 12.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Jalen Coker

WR · CARStats & schedule

13.2FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brandon Smith

WR · PITStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↓ -1.5 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Jalen Coker

Fortified13.2

ESPN12.6

Sleeper13.0

FantasyPros—

Jalen Coker faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points.

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.6

ESPN3.1

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

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

Jalen Coker projects for 13.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 11.6 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, 2:47 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.