Should I start DeVonta Smith or J.K. Dobbins this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start J.K. Dobbins

+11.1 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start J.K. Dobbins over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 Half-PPR: 11.1 projected points versus 0.0.

DeVonta Smith: OUT; 17.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
J.K. Dobbins: 10.9 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

J.K. Dobbins

RB · DENStats & schedule

11.1FF projected

↓ -1.6 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM 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?

J.K. Dobbins

Fortified11.1

ESPN12.7

Sleeper9.2

FantasyPros—

J.K. Dobbins faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.9 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

J.K. Dobbins projects for 11.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 11.1 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, 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.