Should I start Carnell Tate or Drew Sample this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Carnell Tate

+9.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Carnell Tate over Drew Sample for Week 7 PPR: 12.0 projected points versus 2.4.

Carnell Tate: 14.0 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

Carnell Tate

WR · TENStats & schedule

12.0FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

vs CLE

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?

Carnell Tate

Fortified12.0

ESPN11.1

Sleeper12.3

FantasyPros—

Carnell Tate faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.0 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%.

Carnell Tate projects for 12.0 points in PPR scoring, 9.6 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.