Should I start Brashard Smith or CJ Daniels this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start CJ Daniels

+1.5 projected edge · Standard

Start CJ Daniels over Brashard Smith for Week 7 Standard: 1.5 projected points versus 0.0.

Brashard Smith: IR; 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
CJ Daniels: 1.25% matchup lift against LV.

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

FF PICK

CJ Daniels

WR · LARStats & schedule

1.5FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brashard Smith

RB · KCStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

CJ Daniels

Fortified1.5

ESPN2.6

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

CJ Daniels faces LV in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Brashard Smith

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

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

CJ Daniels projects for 1.5 points in standard scoring, 1.5 more than Brashard Smith. 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.