Deebo Samuel Sr. 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 22 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: DeVonta Smith
- Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: DeVonta Smith
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | DeVonta Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 7 rank DeVonta Smith ahead | WR55#39–#76 | WR19#17–#22edge |
| Week 7 | WR31#30–#31 | WR16#15–#19edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 0.0 | 14.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #116 overall | 22 #35 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +20 ranks · +106 val | -14 ranks · -1069 val |
| Rostered | 72% | 98% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.08117% to play | No injury designation |
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, Deebo Samuel Sr. or DeVonta Smith?
- DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR31 (range #30–#31) and DeVonta Smith at WR16 (range #15–#19). Projections: 0.0 vs 14.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or DeVonta Smith?
- DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR55 (range #39–#76) vs DeVonta Smith WR19 (range #17–#22). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for DeVonta Smith?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #116 overall and DeVonta Smith #35, so DeVonta Smith 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.