
Should I start Drew Sample or James Cook III this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
James Cook III has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
James Cook III has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Drew Sample: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
- James Cook III: 21.1 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

4.3FF projected
↑ +4.4 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
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THE ALTERNATIVE

Drew Sample
TE · CINStats & schedule ›2.4FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
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Why this pick?
James Cook III
Fortified4.3
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 21.1 fantasy points.
Drew Sample
Fortified2.4
ESPN2.4
Sleeper3.1
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%.
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