Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Rashid Shaheed this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba

+14.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba over Rashid Shaheed for Week 7 PPR: 20.5 projected points versus 6.5.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 20.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.
Rashid Shaheed: 9.5 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

WR · SEAStats & schedule

20.5FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Rashid Shaheed

WR · SEAStats & schedule

6.5FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Fortified20.5

ESPN20.0

Sleeper24.1

FantasyPros—

Jaxon Smith-Njigba faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 20.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Rashid Shaheed

Fortified6.5

ESPN7.6

Sleeper5.9

FantasyPros—

Rashid Shaheed faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba projects for 20.5 points in PPR scoring, 14.0 more than Rashid Shaheed. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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