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Should I start Brashard Smith or George Pickens this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start George Pickens

+9.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start George Pickens over Brashard Smith for Week 7 Standard: 9.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Brashard Smith: IR; 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • George Pickens: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

George Pickens
Why this pick?

George Pickens

Fortified9.1
ESPN8.2
Sleeper7.4
FantasyProsโ€”

George Pickens faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Brashard Smith

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

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

George Pickens projects for 9.1 points in standard scoring, 9.1 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, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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