Should I start Brandon Smith or Khalil Herbert this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Khalil Herbert

+2.1 projected edge · PPR

Start Khalil Herbert over Brandon Smith for Week 7 PPR: 3.9 projected points versus 1.8.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Khalil Herbert: 1.25% matchup lift against SF.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Khalil Herbert

RB · ATLStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 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?

Khalil Herbert

Fortified3.9

ESPN4.2

Sleeper3.5

FantasyPros—

Khalil Herbert faces SF in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.8

ESPN3.7

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

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

Khalil Herbert projects for 3.9 points in PPR scoring, 2.1 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, 3:02 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.