Should I start Jonnu Smith or Malik Benson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jonnu Smith

+1.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Jonnu Smith over Malik Benson for Week 7 PPR: 2.3 projected points versus 0.9.

Jonnu Smith: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
Malik Benson: 0.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Jonnu Smith

TE · GBStats & schedule

2.3FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Malik Benson

WR · LVStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jonnu Smith

Fortified2.3

ESPN2.0

Sleeper2.3

FantasyPros—

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

Malik Benson

Fortified0.9

ESPN1.2

Sleeper0.8

FantasyPros—

Malik Benson faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Jonnu Smith projects for 2.3 points in PPR scoring, 1.4 more than Malik Benson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.