Should I start Chris Olave or DeVonta Smith this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chris Olave

+13.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Chris Olave over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 Half-PPR: 13.7 projected points versus 0.0.

Chris Olave: 11.5 FP recent scoring average.
DeVonta Smith: OUT; 17.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Chris Olave

WR · NOStats & schedule

13.7FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

DeVonta Smith

WR · PHIStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Chris Olave

Fortified13.7

ESPN12.6

Sleeper14.0

FantasyPros—

Chris Olave faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.5 fantasy points.

DeVonta Smith

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

DeVonta Smith faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%. OUT

Chris Olave projects for 13.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 13.7 more than DeVonta Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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.