Should I start Brandon Smith or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+6.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Ted Hurst III over Brandon Smith for Week 7 PPR: 8.0 projected points versus 1.8.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Ted Hurst III: 3.8 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Ted Hurst III

WR · TBStats & schedule

8.0FF projected

↓ -2.0 vs ESPN

at CAR

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?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified8.0

ESPN10.0

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.8 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.

Ted Hurst III projects for 8.0 points in PPR scoring, 6.2 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.