DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson?
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 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Justin Jefferson
- Rest of season: Justin Jefferson — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Justin Jefferson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| DeVonta Smith | Justin Jefferson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 8 rank Justin Jefferson ahead | WR18#17–#20 | WR10#7–#14edge |
| Week 7 | WR16#11–#19 | WR10#6–#14edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 14.7 | 17.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #38 overall | 36 #18 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -17 ranks · -1214 val | -10 ranks · -2210 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 100% |
| Bye | 10 | 6 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · FULL · 0.97126% 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, DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson?
- Justin Jefferson. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR16 (range #11–#19) and Justin Jefferson at WR10 (range #6–#14). Projections: 14.7 vs 17.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson?
- Justin Jefferson. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR18 (range #17–#20) vs Justin Jefferson WR10 (range #7–#14). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Jefferson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Justin Jefferson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #38 overall and Justin Jefferson #18, so Justin Jefferson 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.