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Should I start DeVonta Smith or Seth McGowan this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Seth McGowan

+2.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Seth McGowan over DeVonta Smith for Week 7 Standard: 2.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • DeVonta Smith: OUT; 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Seth McGowan: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Seth McGowan
Why this pick?

Seth McGowan

Fortified2.0
ESPN2.2
Sleeper2.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Seth McGowan faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

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

Seth McGowan projects for 2.0 points in standard scoring, 2.0 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, 12:46 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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