Should I start Chimere Dike or Drew Sample this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

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Start Chimere Dike

Week 7 · PPR

Chimere Dike averaged 1.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.0 for Drew Sample. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Chimere Dike: 2.8 versus 0.8 FP per game. Chimere Dike receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -1.25%).

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

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Chimere Dike

WR · TENStats & schedule

2.4FF projected

↓ -0.5 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

Projection breakdown

Chimere Dike

Fortified2.4

ESPN2.8

Sleeper1.8

FantasyPros—

Chimere Dike faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.8 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%.

The projections are effectively level (2.4 vs 2.4 FP). There is no meaningful projected edge. Compare the matchups and confirm your lineup before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.