THE ALTERNATIVE
Drew Sample
TE · CINStats & schedule ›2.7FF projected
↑ +0.7 vs ESPN
vs TENSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Drew Sample or Oronde Gadsden this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Oronde Gadsden
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Oronde Gadsden averaged 4.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.0 for Drew Sample. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs TENRESEARCH PICK
Oronde Gadsden
TE · LACStats & schedule ›2.9FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
at LARSun 4:05 PM ET
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.
Oronde Gadsden
FF2.9 FP
Boosted Trees3.4 FP
Workload3.0 FP
Monte Carlo3.0 FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.6 FP.
- The LAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 6.25%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.1 targets and 0.2 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Ladd McConkey, Brenen Thompson, Tre' Harris; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 4.7 targets per game.
Drew Sample
Fortified2.7
ESPN2.0
Sleeper2.6
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%.
Oronde Gadsden
Fortified2.9
ESPN3.0
Sleeper3.6
Oronde Gadsden faces LAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.
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