Should I start Deebo Samuel Sr. or Durham Smythe this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

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Start Deebo Samuel Sr.

Week 7 · PPR

Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 3.0 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 0.3 for Durham Smythe. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Deebo Samuel Sr.: 10.3 versus 0.0 FP per game. Deebo Samuel Sr. receives the better positional matchup adjustment (2.5% versus 1.25%).

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

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Deebo Samuel Sr.

WR · SFStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Durham Smythe

TE · BALStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Projection breakdown

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Deebo Samuel Sr. faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%. OUT

Durham Smythe

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Durham Smythe faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%. INJURY_RESERVE

The projections are effectively level (0.0 vs 0.0 FP). There is no meaningful projected edge. Compare the matchups and confirm your lineup before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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