Should I start DeMario Douglas or Jaxon Smith-Njigba this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

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DeMario Douglas: 15.2 FP recent scoring average.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 20.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET · PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

WR · SEAStats & schedule

20.5FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

DeMario Douglas

WR · NEStats & schedule

10.9FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at CHI

Thu 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Fortified20.5

ESPN20.0

Sleeper24.1

FantasyPros—

Jaxon Smith-Njigba faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 20.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

DeMario Douglas

Fortified10.9

ESPN10.5

Sleeper8.6

FantasyPros—

DeMario Douglas faces CHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.2 fantasy points.

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Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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