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Should I start Fernando Mendoza or Geno Smith this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Geno Smith

+14.9 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Geno Smith over Fernando Mendoza for Week 7 Half-PPR: 15.2 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Fernando Mendoza: 2.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Geno Smith: 10.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Geno Smith
Why this pick?

Geno Smith

Fortified15.2
ESPN16.0
Sleeper15.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Geno Smith faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.2 fantasy points.

Fernando Mendoza

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Fernando Mendoza faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points.

Geno Smith projects for 15.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 14.9 more than Fernando Mendoza. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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