Should I start Brandon Smith or Travis Homer this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brandon Smith

+1.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Brandon Smith over Travis Homer for Week 7 PPR: 1.8 projected points versus 0.2.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Travis Homer: -0.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 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

Travis Homer

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM 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.

Travis Homer

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Travis Homer faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: -0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Brandon Smith projects for 1.8 points in PPR scoring, 1.6 more than Travis Homer. 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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Scoring & lineup notes

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.