Should I start Deion Burks or Drew Sample this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Drew Sample

+1.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Drew Sample over Deion Burks for Week 7 PPR: 2.4 projected points versus 0.9.

Deion Burks: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.
Drew Sample: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Drew Sample

TE · CINStats & schedule

2.4FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Deion Burks

WR · INDStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Drew Sample

Fortified2.4

ESPN2.4

Sleeper3.0

FantasyPros—

Drew Sample faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.

Deion Burks

Fortified0.9

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.2

FantasyPros—

Deion Burks faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Drew Sample projects for 2.4 points in PPR scoring, 1.6 more than Deion Burks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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