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Should I start DeVonta Smith or Ian Thomas this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ian Thomas

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ian Thomas over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 Standard: 1.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • DeVonta Smith: OUT; 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Ian Thomas: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ian Thomas
Why this pick?

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.0
ESPN0.7
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

DeVonta Smith

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

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

Ian Thomas projects for 1.0 points in standard scoring, 1.0 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, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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