Should I start Brandon Smith or Jared Wayne this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brandon Smith

+1.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Brandon Smith over Jared Wayne for Week 7 Standard: 1.3 projected points versus 0.3.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Jared Wayne: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 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

Jared Wayne

WR · MIAStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 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.

Jared Wayne

Fortified0.3

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.7

FantasyPros—

Jared Wayne faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Brandon Smith projects for 1.3 points in standard scoring, 1.0 more than Jared Wayne. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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Scoring & lineup notes

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.