Should I start DeVonta Smith or Ty Johnson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Ty Johnson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

DeVonta Smith: OUT; 13.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
Ty Johnson: 3.7 FP recent scoring average.

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

PROJECTED LEADER

Ty Johnson

RB · BUFStats & schedule

0.7FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

No game scheduled

Check bye / schedule

THE ALTERNATIVE

DeVonta Smith

WR · PHIStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ty Johnson

Fortified0.7

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points.

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

Ty Johnson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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Scoring & lineup notes

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.