Should I start DeVonta Smith or Gavin Bartholomew this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Gavin Bartholomew

+1.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Gavin Bartholomew over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 PPR: 1.9 projected points versus 0.0.

DeVonta Smith: OUT; 20.5 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
Gavin Bartholomew: 4.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Gavin Bartholomew

TE · MINStats & schedule

1.9FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

DeVonta Smith

WR · PHIStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Gavin Bartholomew

Fortified1.9

ESPN1.5

Sleeper0.7

FantasyPros—

Gavin Bartholomew faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.

DeVonta Smith

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

DeVonta Smith faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 20.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%. OUT

Gavin Bartholomew projects for 1.9 points in PPR scoring, 1.9 more than DeVonta Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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