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

THE FF CALL

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba

+16.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba over Troy Franklin for Week 7 PPR: 20.5 projected points versus 3.9.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 20.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.
Troy Franklin: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.

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

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 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%.

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.9

ESPN4.1

Sleeper5.2

FantasyPros—

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba projects for 20.5 points in PPR scoring, 16.6 more than Troy Franklin. 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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