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Should I start Brashard Smith or Gavin Bartholomew this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Gavin Bartholomew

+0.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Gavin Bartholomew over Brashard Smith for Week 7 Standard: 0.7 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Brashard Smith: IR; 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Gavin Bartholomew: 1.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Gavin Bartholomew
Why this pick?

Gavin Bartholomew

Fortified0.7
ESPN0.8
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Gavin Bartholomew faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.9 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

Gavin Bartholomew projects for 0.7 points in standard scoring, 0.7 more than Brashard Smith. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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