Should I start Bo Melton or DeVonta Smith this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Bo Melton

+1.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Bo Melton over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 Standard: 1.4 projected points versus 0.0.

Bo Melton: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.
DeVonta Smith: OUT; 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Bo Melton

WR · GBStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

DeVonta Smith

WR · PHIStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Bo Melton

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.5

Sleeper1.1

FantasyPros—

Bo Melton faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

DeVonta Smith

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

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

Bo Melton projects for 1.4 points in standard scoring, 1.4 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, 1:47 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.