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Should I start Drew Sample or Ian Thomas this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Drew Sample

+0.9 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Drew Sample over Ian Thomas for Week 7 PPR: 2.4 projected points versus 1.4.

  • Drew Sample: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
  • Ian Thomas: 4.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Drew Sample
Why this pick?

Drew Sample

Fortified2.4
ESPN2.4
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.4
ESPN1.2
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Drew Sample projects for 2.4 points in PPR scoring, 0.9 more than Ian Thomas. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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