DeVonta Smith vs Terry McLaurin
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start DeVonta Smith this week: Terry McLaurin is on bye in Week 7.
DeVonta Smith gets DAL, the 18th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 12.1 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes DeVonta Smith: a clear but modest edge of 7.7 points of value over replacement (23.2 vs 15.5).
The draft market agrees: DeVonta Smith goes first at ADP 29.1 vs 48.1 for Terry McLaurin.
Health note: Terry McLaurin carries an injury flag of Out (Knee), which is already reflected in his projection.
| DeVonta SmithPHI | Terry McLaurinWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | DAL | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 12.1 | 0.0 | Smith +12.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #18 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 208.5 | 200.8 | Smith +7.7 pts |
| Points per game | 12.3 | 11.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 23.2 | 15.5 | Smith +7.7 |
| Overall rank | #51 | #57 | Smith by 6 |
| Position rank | WR18 | WR20 | |
| Market ADP | 29.1 | 48.1 | McLaurin +19.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Terry McLaurin in Week 7?
Start DeVonta Smith this week: Terry McLaurin is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Terry McLaurin in 2026 fantasy football?
DeVonta Smith. He projects 208.5 fantasy points with 23.2 value over replacement, vs 200.8 points and 15.5 for Terry McLaurin (WR, PPR).