Should I start Brandon Smith or Dean Connors this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brandon Smith

+1.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Brandon Smith over Dean Connors for Week 7 PPR: 1.8 projected points versus 0.1.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Dean Connors: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Brandon Smith

WR · PITStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

↓ -1.9 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dean Connors

RB · LARStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.8

ESPN3.7

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brandon Smith faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Dean Connors

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Dean Connors faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Brandon Smith projects for 1.8 points in PPR scoring, 1.6 more than Dean Connors. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.