DeVonta Smith or Tee Higgins?
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 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: DeVonta Smith
- Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| DeVonta Smith | Tee Higgins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 1 rank Tee Higgins ahead | WR18#17–#20edge | WR20#20–#21 |
| Week 7 | WR16#9–#25edge | WR19#15–#22 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 14.8 | 15.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #38 overall | 20 #40 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -17 ranks · -1214 val | -3 ranks · -133 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 98% |
| Bye | 10 | 6 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.51783% 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, DeVonta Smith or Tee Higgins?
- DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR16 (range #9–#25) and Tee Higgins at WR19 (range #15–#22). Projections: 14.8 vs 15.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Tee Higgins?
- DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR18 (range #17–#20) vs Tee Higgins WR20 (range #20–#21). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Tee Higgins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #38 overall and Tee Higgins #40, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.