Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Dylan Sampson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Christian McCaffrey

+12.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Christian McCaffrey over Dylan Sampson for Week 7 Standard: 16.8 projected points versus 4.1.

Christian McCaffrey: 16.3 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

Dylan Sampson

RB · CLEStats & schedule

4.1FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at TEN

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.

Dylan Sampson

Fortified4.1

ESPN3.9

Sleeper4.4

FantasyPros—

Dylan Sampson faces TEN in Week 7.

Christian McCaffrey projects for 16.8 points in standard scoring, 12.7 more than Dylan Sampson. 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.