Who should I start in Week 7, DeVonta Smith or Saquon Barkley?

DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR17 (range #9–#40) and Saquon Barkley at RB30 (range #13–#77); on the flex board it is #35 vs #80. Projections: 11.6 vs 14.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Saquon Barkley?

DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR18 (range #17–#20) vs Saquon Barkley RB19 (range #18–#20). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Saquon Barkley?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #38 overall and Saquon Barkley #48, 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.

DeVonta Smith or Saquon Barkley?

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: DeVonta Smith
Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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	DeVonta Smith	Saquon Barkley
Rest of season (overall) 7 of 8 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 1 rank Saquon Barkley ahead	#36#34–#40edge	#51#42–#55
Week 7 (flex)	FLX35#15–#82edge	FLX80#30–#221
Week 7 projection (PPR)	11.6	14.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	21 #38 overalledge	17 #48 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-17 ranks · -1214 val	-28 ranks · -1703 val
Rostered	98%	99%
Bye	10	10
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.24372% to play	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.62707% 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 Saquon Barkley?: DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR17 (range #9–#40) and Saquon Barkley at RB30 (range #13–#77); on the flex board it is #35 vs #80. Projections: 11.6 vs 14.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Saquon Barkley?: DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR18 (range #17–#20) vs Saquon Barkley RB19 (range #18–#20). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Saquon Barkley?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #38 overall and Saquon Barkley #48, 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.