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Should I start DeVonta Smith or Josh Cuevas this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Cuevas

+2.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Josh Cuevas over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 PPR: 2.5 projected points versus 0.0.

  • DeVonta Smith: OUT; 20.5 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Josh Cuevas: 6.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Josh Cuevas
Why this pick?

Josh Cuevas

Fortified2.5
ESPN1.5
Sleeper1.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Cuevas faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

DeVonta Smith

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

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

Josh Cuevas projects for 2.5 points in PPR scoring, 2.5 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, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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