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Should I start Arian Smith or Marlin Klein this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Marlin Klein

+0.8 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Marlin Klein over Arian Smith for Week 7 PPR: 0.8 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Arian Smith: INJURY_RESERVE; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Marlin Klein
Why this pick?

Marlin Klein

Fortified0.8
ESPN0.0
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Marlin Klein faces NYG in Week 7.

Arian Smith

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

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

Marlin Klein projects for 0.8 points in PPR scoring, 0.8 more than Arian Smith. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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