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Should I start Calvin Ridley or Drew Sample this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Calvin Ridley

+0.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Calvin Ridley over Drew Sample for Week 8 Standard: 2.1 projected points versus 1.5.

  • Calvin Ridley: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Drew Sample: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Calvin Ridley
Why this pick?

Calvin Ridley

Fortified2.1
ESPN2.4
Sleeper1.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Calvin Ridley faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.

Drew Sample

Fortified1.5
ESPN1.4
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Drew Sample faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Calvin Ridley projects for 2.1 points in standard scoring, 0.6 more than Drew Sample. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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