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Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Jonnu Smith this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ja'Marr Chase

+11.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ja'Marr Chase over Jonnu Smith for Week 7 Standard: 12.9 projected points versus 1.4.

  • Ja'Marr Chase: 8.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jonnu Smith: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ja'Marr Chase
Why this pick?

Ja'Marr Chase

Fortified12.9
ESPN13.9
Sleeper12.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Ja'Marr Chase faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.2 fantasy points.

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%.

Ja'Marr Chase projects for 12.9 points in standard scoring, 11.6 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, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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