Should I start Brandon Smith or Jake Ferguson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jake Ferguson

+4.7 projected edge · PPR

Start Jake Ferguson over Brandon Smith for Week 7 PPR: 6.4 projected points versus 1.8.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Jake Ferguson: 4.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Jake Ferguson

TE · DALStats & schedule

6.4FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brandon Smith

WR · PITStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

↓ -1.9 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Jake Ferguson

Fortified6.4

ESPN5.9

Sleeper7.8

FantasyPros—

Jake Ferguson faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.1 fantasy points.

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.8

ESPN3.7

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

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

Jake Ferguson projects for 6.4 points in PPR scoring, 4.7 more than Brandon Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 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.