Should I start Caleb Douglas or DeVonta Smith this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Caleb Douglas

+4.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Caleb Douglas over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 0.0.

DeVonta Smith: OUT; 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Caleb Douglas

WR · MIAStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

DeVonta Smith

WR · PHIStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Caleb Douglas

Fortified4.5

ESPN4.2

Sleeper4.8

FantasyPros—

Caleb Douglas faces NYJ in Week 7.

DeVonta Smith

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

DeVonta Smith faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%. OUT

Caleb Douglas projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than DeVonta Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 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.