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

THE FF CALL

Start Travis Kelce

+7.9 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Travis Kelce over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 Half-PPR: 7.9 projected points versus 0.0.

  • DeVonta Smith: OUT; 17.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Travis Kelce: 4.9 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Travis Kelce
Why this pick?

Travis Kelce

Fortified7.9
ESPN8.0
Sleeper9.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Travis Kelce faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

DeVonta Smith

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Travis Kelce projects for 7.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 7.9 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, 10:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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