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Should I start Brady Russell or Drew Sample this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Drew Sample

+1.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Drew Sample over Brady Russell for Week 7 Standard: 1.4 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Drew Sample: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Drew Sample
Why this pick?

Drew Sample

Fortified1.4
ESPN1.3
Sleeper1.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Drew Sample faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Brady Russell

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.2
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Brady Russell faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Drew Sample projects for 1.4 points in standard scoring, 1.3 more than Brady Russell. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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