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Should I start Brashard Smith or Calvin Ridley this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Calvin Ridley

+0.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Calvin Ridley over Brashard Smith for Week 7 Standard: 0.8 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Brashard Smith: IR; 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Calvin Ridley: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Calvin Ridley
Why this pick?

Calvin Ridley

Fortified0.8
ESPN0.0
Sleeper1.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Calvin Ridley faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.

Brashard Smith

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Brashard Smith faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. IR

Calvin Ridley projects for 0.8 points in standard scoring, 0.8 more than Brashard Smith. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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