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

THE FF CALL

Start Tony Pollard

+8.9 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Tony Pollard over Jonnu Smith for Week 7 Half-PPR: 10.8 projected points versus 1.9.

  • Jonnu Smith: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
  • Tony Pollard: 8.3 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Tony Pollard
Why this pick?

Tony Pollard

Fortified10.8
ESPN12.6
Sleeper10.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Tony Pollard faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Jonnu Smith

Fortified1.9
ESPN1.6
Sleeper1.9
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Tony Pollard projects for 10.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 8.9 more than Jonnu Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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