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Should I start Durham Smythe or Josh Whyle this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Josh Whyle receives the better positional matchup adjustment (10% versus 0%).

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Projection breakdown

Durham Smythe

Fortified0.0
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Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Durham Smythe faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. INJURY_RESERVE

Josh Whyle

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

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 Durham Smythe. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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