Chase Brown or DeVonta Smith?
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 24 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Chase Brown
- Rest of season: Chase Brown — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Chase Brown
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Chase Brown | DeVonta Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 7 of 8 experts rank Chase Brown ahead · 1 rank DeVonta Smith ahead | #25#11–#39edge | #36#34–#40 |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX31#24–#38edge | FLX35#15–#82 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 15.2edge | 11.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 33 #21 overalledge | 21 #38 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -7 ranks · -1028 val | -17 ranks · -1214 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 98% |
| Bye | 6 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.24372% 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, Chase Brown or DeVonta Smith?
- Chase Brown. This week's consensus has Chase Brown at RB13 (range #10–#16) and DeVonta Smith at WR17 (range #9–#40); on the flex board it is #31 vs #35. Projections: 15.2 vs 11.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Chase Brown or DeVonta Smith?
- Chase Brown. Rest-of-season consensus: Chase Brown RB13 (range #11–#14) vs DeVonta Smith WR18 (range #17–#20). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chase Brown ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Chase Brown for DeVonta Smith?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chase Brown is ranked #21 overall and DeVonta Smith #38, so Chase Brown 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.