Should I start Jonnu Smith or Payne Durham this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jonnu Smith

+1.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Jonnu Smith over Payne Durham for Week 7 PPR: 2.3 projected points versus 1.1.

Jonnu Smith: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
Payne Durham: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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

Payne Durham

TE · TBStats & schedule

1.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 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%.

Payne Durham

Fortified1.1

ESPN1.0

Sleeper1.2

FantasyPros—

Payne Durham faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

Jonnu Smith projects for 2.3 points in PPR scoring, 1.2 more than Payne Durham. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.