Should I start Cade Otton or Drew Sample this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Cade Otton

+5.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Cade Otton over Drew Sample for Week 7 PPR: 7.8 projected points versus 2.4.

Cade Otton: 4.9 FP recent scoring average.
Drew Sample: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Cade Otton

TE · TBStats & schedule

7.8FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Drew Sample

TE · CINStats & schedule

2.4FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Cade Otton

Fortified7.8

ESPN7.9

Sleeper8.4

FantasyPros—

Cade Otton faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points.

Drew Sample

Fortified2.4

ESPN2.4

Sleeper3.0

FantasyPros—

Drew Sample faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Cade Otton projects for 7.8 points in PPR scoring, 5.4 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, 12:05 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.