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

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Start DeVonta Smith

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DeVonta Smith averaged 11.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 0.0 for Josh Whyle. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors DeVonta Smith: 13.5 versus 0.0 FP per game.

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Projection breakdown

DeVonta Smith

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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 Whyle

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Josh Whyle faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Josh Whyle projects for 0.1 points in standard scoring, 0.1 more than DeVonta Smith. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

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.

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