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Should I start Isaiah Likely or Jonnu Smith this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+8.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Isaiah Likely over Jonnu Smith for Week 7 Standard: 9.8 projected points versus 1.4.

  • Isaiah Likely: 15.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against HOU.
  • Jonnu Smith: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Isaiah Likely
Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified9.8
ESPN8.8
Sleeper7.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Isaiah Likely faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Jonnu Smith

Fortified1.4
ESPN1.1
Sleeper1.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Jonnu Smith faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Isaiah Likely projects for 9.8 points in standard scoring, 8.5 more than Jonnu Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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