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

THE FF CALL

Start Brandon Smith

+1.3 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Brandon Smith over Jordan James for Week 7 Half-PPR: 1.6 projected points versus 0.2.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Jordan James: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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

Jordan James

RB · SFStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 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.

Jordan James

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

Jordan James faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Brandon Smith projects for 1.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.3 more than Jordan James. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.