Should I start Alvin Kamara or Brandon Smith this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Alvin Kamara

+5.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Alvin Kamara over Brandon Smith for Week 7 Standard: 6.3 projected points versus 1.3.

Alvin Kamara: 10.4 FP recent scoring average.
Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Alvin Kamara

RB · NOStats & schedule

6.3FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brandon Smith

WR · PITStats & schedule

1.3FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Alvin Kamara

Fortified6.3

ESPN5.1

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros—

Alvin Kamara faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.4 fantasy points.

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.3

ESPN2.5

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brandon Smith faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Alvin Kamara projects for 6.3 points in standard scoring, 5.0 more than Brandon Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 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.