Should I start Durham Smythe or Tyjae Spears this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyjae Spears

+6.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Tyjae Spears over Durham Smythe for Week 7 PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 0.0.

Durham Smythe: INJURY_RESERVE; 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.
Tyjae Spears: 4.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.

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

FF PICK

Tyjae Spears

RB · TENStats & schedule

6.0FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs CLE

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

Why this pick?

Tyjae Spears

Fortified6.0

ESPN6.5

Sleeper7.3

FantasyPros—

Tyjae Spears faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

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

Tyjae Spears projects for 6.0 points in PPR scoring, 6.0 more than Durham Smythe. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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