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

THE FF CALL

Start Troy Franklin

+1.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Troy Franklin over Jonnu Smith for Week 7 Half-PPR: 3.3 projected points versus 1.9.

Jonnu Smith: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
Troy Franklin: 1.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jonnu Smith

TE · GBStats & schedule

1.9FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.4

Sleeper4.4

FantasyPros—

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Jonnu Smith

Fortified1.9

ESPN1.6

Sleeper1.9

FantasyPros—

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

Troy Franklin projects for 3.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.4 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, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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