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

THE FF CALL

Start George Pickens

+9.9 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start George Pickens over Drew Sample for Week 7 Half-PPR: 11.8 projected points versus 1.9.

Drew Sample: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
George Pickens: 14.1 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

George Pickens

WR · DALStats & schedule

11.8FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Drew Sample

TE · CINStats & schedule

1.9FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

George Pickens

Fortified11.8

ESPN10.7

Sleeper9.5

FantasyPros—

George Pickens faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Drew Sample

Fortified1.9

ESPN1.9

Sleeper2.3

FantasyPros—

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

George Pickens projects for 11.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 9.9 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, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.