Should I start Brandon Smith or MarShawn Lloyd this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start MarShawn Lloyd

+3.2 projected edge · PPR

Start MarShawn Lloyd over Brandon Smith for Week 7 PPR: 5.0 projected points versus 1.8.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
MarShawn Lloyd: 9.2 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

MarShawn Lloyd

RB · GBStats & schedule

5.0FF projected

↑ +1.8 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 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?

MarShawn Lloyd

Fortified5.0

ESPN3.2

Sleeper5.0

FantasyPros—

MarShawn Lloyd faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.2 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.

MarShawn Lloyd projects for 5.0 points in PPR scoring, 3.2 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, 7:44 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.