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Should I start Aaron Jones Sr. or DeVonta Smith this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Jones Sr.

+11.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Aaron Jones Sr. over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 Standard: 11.4 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Aaron Jones Sr.: 14.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against IND.
  • DeVonta Smith: OUT; 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Aaron Jones Sr.
Why this pick?

Aaron Jones Sr.

Fortified11.4
ESPN9.5
Sleeper10.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Aaron Jones Sr. faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

DeVonta Smith

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

DeVonta Smith faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%. OUT

Aaron Jones Sr. projects for 11.4 points in standard scoring, 11.4 more than DeVonta Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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