Should I start Geno Smith or Kyler Murray this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyler Murray

+1.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Kyler Murray over Geno Smith for Week 7 Standard: 17.0 projected points versus 15.3.

Geno Smith: 10.2 FP recent scoring average.
Kyler Murray: 14.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Kyler Murray

QB · MINStats & schedule

17.0FF projected

↓ -1.0 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Geno Smith

QB · NYJStats & schedule

15.3FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Kyler Murray

Fortified17.0

ESPN18.0

Sleeper15.9

FantasyPros—

Kyler Murray faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.9 fantasy points.

Geno Smith

Fortified15.3

ESPN16.0

Sleeper15.8

FantasyPros—

Geno Smith faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.2 fantasy points.

Kyler Murray projects for 17.0 points in standard scoring, 1.7 more than Geno Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 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.