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

THE FF CALL

Start Mason Taylor

+2.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Mason Taylor over Brandon Smith for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.3 projected points versus 1.6.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Mason Taylor: 4.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against MIA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Mason Taylor

TE · NYJStats & schedule

4.3FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs MIA

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?

Mason Taylor

Fortified4.3

ESPN4.4

Sleeper3.4

FantasyPros—

Mason Taylor faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.6

ESPN3.1

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

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

Mason Taylor projects for 4.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.7 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, 2:17 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.