Should I start Drew Sample or Mason Taylor this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mason Taylor

+3.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Mason Taylor over Drew Sample for Week 7 PPR: 5.4 projected points versus 2.4.

Drew Sample: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
Mason Taylor: 6.3 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Mason Taylor

TE · NYJStats & schedule

5.4FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 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?

Mason Taylor

Fortified5.4

ESPN5.6

Sleeper4.4

FantasyPros—

Mason Taylor faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Drew Sample

Fortified2.4

ESPN2.4

Sleeper3.0

FantasyPros—

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

Mason Taylor projects for 5.4 points in PPR scoring, 3.0 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, 1:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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