Brashard Smith or Rico Dowdle?
Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Rico Dowdle
- Rest of season: Rico Dowdle — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Rico Dowdle
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brashard Smith | Rico Dowdle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Brashard Smith ahead · 4 rank Rico Dowdle ahead | RB92#89–#95 | RB41#38–#44edge |
| Week 7 | RB72#65–#92 | RB32#28–#39edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 0.4 | 8.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #387 overall | 5 #157 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -78 ranks · -57 val | -76 ranks · -493 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 71% |
| Bye | 5 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Knee) · LIMIT → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.72929% to play |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Brashard Smith or Rico Dowdle?
- Rico Dowdle. This week's consensus has Brashard Smith at RB72 (range #65–#92) and Rico Dowdle at RB32 (range #28–#39). Projections: 0.4 vs 8.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brashard Smith or Rico Dowdle?
- Rico Dowdle. Rest-of-season consensus: Brashard Smith RB92 (range #89–#95) vs Rico Dowdle RB41 (range #38–#44). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brashard Smith for Rico Dowdle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brashard Smith is ranked #387 overall and Rico Dowdle #157, so Rico Dowdle carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.