Should I start Devaughn Vele or DeVonta Smith this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Devaughn Vele

+6.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Devaughn Vele over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 Standard: 6.3 projected points versus 0.0.

Devaughn Vele: 6.1 FP recent scoring average.
DeVonta Smith: OUT; 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Devaughn Vele

WR · NOStats & schedule

6.3FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM 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?

Devaughn Vele

Fortified6.3

ESPN6.1

Sleeper6.2

FantasyPros—

Devaughn Vele faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points.

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

Devaughn Vele projects for 6.3 points in standard scoring, 6.3 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, 7:03 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.