Should I start DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Warren this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Warren

+15.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Jaylen Warren over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 Standard: 15.9 projected points versus 0.0.

DeVonta Smith: OUT; 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
Jaylen Warren: 17.1 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

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

FF PICK

Jaylen Warren

RB · PITStats & schedule

15.9FF projected

↑ +1.6 vs ESPN

at NO

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?

Jaylen Warren

Fortified15.9

ESPN14.3

Sleeper13.6

FantasyPros—

Jaylen Warren faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

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

Jaylen Warren projects for 15.9 points in standard scoring, 15.9 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.