Should I start DeVonta Smith or Josh Downs this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Downs

+4.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Josh Downs over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 Standard: 4.8 projected points versus 0.0.

DeVonta Smith: OUT; 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
Josh Downs: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

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

FF PICK

Josh Downs

WR · INDStats & schedule

4.8FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at MIN

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?

Josh Downs

Fortified4.8

ESPN4.5

Sleeper5.6

FantasyPros—

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

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

Josh Downs projects for 4.8 points in standard scoring, 4.8 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.