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Should I start Dameon Pierce or Drew Sample this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dameon Pierce

+4.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Dameon Pierce over Drew Sample for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 1.9.

  • Dameon Pierce: 7.6 FP recent scoring average.
  • Drew Sample: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Dameon Pierce
Why this pick?

Dameon Pierce

Fortified6.0
ESPN5.8
Sleeper6.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Dameon Pierce faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.6 fantasy points.

Drew Sample

Fortified1.9
ESPN1.9
Sleeper2.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Drew Sample faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

Dameon Pierce projects for 6.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.1 more than Drew Sample. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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