Should I start Deebo Samuel Sr. or Gavin Bartholomew this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Gavin Bartholomew

+1.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Gavin Bartholomew over Deebo Samuel Sr. for Week 7 PPR: 1.9 projected points versus 0.0.

Deebo Samuel Sr.: OUT; 10.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
Gavin Bartholomew: 4.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Gavin Bartholomew

TE · MINStats & schedule

1.9FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Deebo Samuel Sr.

WR · SFStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Gavin Bartholomew

Fortified1.9

ESPN1.5

Sleeper0.7

FantasyPros—

Gavin Bartholomew faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Deebo Samuel Sr. faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%. OUT

Gavin Bartholomew projects for 1.9 points in PPR scoring, 1.9 more than Deebo Samuel Sr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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