Should I start Brady Russell or Brandon Smith this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brandon Smith

+1.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Brandon Smith over Brady Russell for Week 7 Standard: 1.3 projected points versus 0.1.

Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against KC.
Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Brandon Smith

WR · PITStats & schedule

1.3FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brady Russell

RB · SEAStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.3

ESPN2.5

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

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

Brady Russell

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.2

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brady Russell faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Brandon Smith projects for 1.3 points in standard scoring, 1.2 more than Brady Russell. 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.