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Should I start DeVonta Smith or Matthew Golden this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Matthew Golden

+18.4 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Matthew Golden over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 PPR: 18.4 projected points versus 0.0.

  • DeVonta Smith: OUT; 20.5 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Matthew Golden: 18.1 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Matthew Golden
Why this pick?

Matthew Golden

Fortified18.4
ESPN16.9
Sleeper15.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Matthew Golden faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

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

Matthew Golden projects for 18.4 points in PPR scoring, 18.4 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, 9:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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