Should I start Drew Sample or Trey McBride this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Trey McBride

+13.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Trey McBride over Drew Sample for Week 7 PPR: 16.2 projected points versus 2.4.

Drew Sample: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
Trey McBride: 14.7 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Trey McBride

TE · ARIStats & schedule

16.2FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs DEN

Sun 4:05 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?

Trey McBride

Fortified16.2

ESPN15.8

Sleeper15.3

FantasyPros—

Trey McBride faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.7 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%.

Trey McBride projects for 16.2 points in PPR scoring, 13.8 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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