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Dawson Knox
TE · BUFStats & schedule ›2.6FF projected
↓ -0.4 vs ESPN
vs BALSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Dawson Knox or Drew Sample this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
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Start Dawson Knox
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Dawson Knox averaged 2.0 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.0 for Drew Sample. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Dawson Knox receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -3.75%).
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs BALTHE ALTERNATIVE
Drew Sample
TE · CINStats & schedule ›2.7FF projected
↑ +0.7 vs ESPN
vs TENSun 1:00 PM ET
Dawson Knox
FF2.6 FP
Boosted Trees3.2 FP
Workload2.4 FP
Monte Carlo2.3 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.8 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.8 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include DJ Moore; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.0 targets per game.
Drew Sample
FF2.7 FP
Boosted Trees2.2 FP
Workload1.7 FP
Monte Carlo1.7 FP
- Recent scoring average: 5.2 FP.
- The TEN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 3.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.1 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Erick All Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.0 targets per game.
Dawson Knox
Fortified2.6
ESPN2.9
Sleeper2.7
FantasyPros3.0
Dawson Knox faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.
Drew Sample
Fortified2.7
ESPN2.0
Sleeper2.6
FantasyPros2.3
Drew Sample faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
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