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Should I start DJ Herman or Jaxon Smith-Njigba this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba

+12.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba over DJ Herman for Week 7 Standard: 13.5 projected points versus 0.7.

  • DJ Herman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 12.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Why this pick?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Fortified13.5
ESPN12.5
Sleeper16.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaxon Smith-Njigba faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

DJ Herman

Fortified0.7
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ€”

DJ Herman faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba projects for 13.5 points in standard scoring, 12.8 more than DJ Herman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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