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Should I start Connor Heyward or Durham Smythe this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Connor Heyward

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Recent scoring favors Connor Heyward: 0.2 versus 0.0 FP per game.

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Connor Heyward
Projection breakdown

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Connor Heyward faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points.

Durham Smythe

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

Durham Smythe faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. INJURY_RESERVE

Connor Heyward projects for 0.4 points in standard scoring, 0.4 more than Durham Smythe. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.

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