Should I start Brandon Smith or Isaiah Likely this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+8.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Isaiah Likely over Brandon Smith for Week 7 Standard: 9.9 projected points versus 1.3.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Isaiah Likely: 15.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYGStats & schedule

9.9FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM 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?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified9.9

ESPN8.7

Sleeper7.3

FantasyPros—

Isaiah Likely faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.3 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.

Isaiah Likely projects for 9.9 points in standard scoring, 8.6 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, 7:33 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.