Should I start Carsen Ryan or Jonnu Smith this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jonnu Smith

+1.8 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Jonnu Smith over Carsen Ryan for Week 7 Half-PPR: 1.9 projected points versus 0.1.

Carsen Ryan: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Jonnu Smith: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Jonnu Smith

TE · GBStats & schedule

1.9FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Carsen Ryan

TE · CLEStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jonnu Smith

Fortified1.9

ESPN1.6

Sleeper1.9

FantasyPros—

Jonnu Smith faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Carsen Ryan

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

Carsen Ryan faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Jonnu Smith projects for 1.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.8 more than Carsen Ryan. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 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.