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Should I start Brashard Smith or Jalen Brooks this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Brooks

+3.8 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Jalen Brooks over Brashard Smith for Week 7 PPR: 3.8 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Brashard Smith: IR; 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jalen Brooks: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Jalen Brooks
Why this pick?

Jalen Brooks

Fortified3.8
ESPN4.6
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Brooks faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Brashard Smith

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Brashard Smith faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. IR

Jalen Brooks projects for 3.8 points in PPR scoring, 3.8 more than Brashard Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:15 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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