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Should I start Ian Thomas or Jonnu Smith this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Jonnu Smith

+0.9 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Jonnu Smith over Ian Thomas for Week 7 PPR: 2.3 projected points versus 1.4.

  • Ian Thomas: 4.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Jonnu Smith: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Jonnu Smith
Why this pick?

Jonnu Smith

Fortified2.3
ESPN2.0
Sleeper2.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Jonnu Smith faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.4
ESPN1.2
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Jonnu Smith projects for 2.3 points in PPR scoring, 0.9 more than Ian Thomas. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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