Should I start Arian Smith or Mark Andrews this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mark Andrews

+8.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Mark Andrews over Arian Smith for Week 7 PPR: 8.4 projected points versus 0.0.

Arian Smith: INJURY_RESERVE; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.
Mark Andrews: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Mark Andrews

TE · BALStats & schedule

8.4FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Arian Smith

WR · NYJStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Mark Andrews

Fortified8.4

ESPN8.1

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Mark Andrews faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Arian Smith

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Arian Smith faces MIA in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%. INJURY_RESERVE

Mark Andrews projects for 8.4 points in PPR scoring, 8.4 more than Arian Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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