Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Drew Sample this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Christian McCaffrey

+15.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Christian McCaffrey over Drew Sample for Week 7 Standard: 16.8 projected points versus 1.4.

Christian McCaffrey: 16.3 FP recent scoring average.
Drew Sample: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Christian McCaffrey

RB · SFStats & schedule

16.8FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Drew Sample

TE · CINStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Christian McCaffrey

Fortified16.8

ESPN16.6

Sleeper16.1

FantasyPros—

Christian McCaffrey faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.3 fantasy points.

Drew Sample

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.3

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

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

Christian McCaffrey projects for 16.8 points in standard scoring, 15.4 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, 12:05 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.