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

THE FF CALL

Start Jonnu Smith

+1.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Jonnu Smith over Ja'Tavion Sanders for Week 7 Standard: 1.4 projected points versus 0.1.

Jonnu Smith: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Jonnu Smith

TE · GBStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ja'Tavion Sanders

TE · CARStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jonnu Smith

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.1

Sleeper1.4

FantasyPros—

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'Tavion Sanders

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Ja'Tavion Sanders faces TB in Week 7.

Jonnu Smith projects for 1.4 points in standard scoring, 1.3 more than Ja'Tavion Sanders. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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.