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Dawson Knox
TE · BUFStats & schedule ›1.9FF projected
↓ -0.4 vs ESPN
vs BALSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Dawson Knox or Drew Sample this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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Start Dawson Knox
Week 8 · Standard
Dawson Knox averaged 2.0 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.0 for Drew Sample. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs BALTHE ALTERNATIVE
Drew Sample
TE · CINStats & schedule ›2.2FF projected
↑ +0.7 vs ESPN
vs TENSun 1:00 PM ET
Dawson Knox
FF1.9 FP
Boosted Trees2.8 FP
Workload1.7 FP
Monte Carlo1.7 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 0.3 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 0.1 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 0.3 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.8 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include DJ Moore; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.0 targets per game.
Drew Sample
FF2.2 FP
Boosted Trees1.9 FP
Workload1.3 FP
Monte Carlo1.3 FP
- Recent scoring average: 4.5 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.1 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Erick All Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.0 targets per game.
Dawson Knox
Fortified1.9
ESPN2.3
Sleeper2.0
Dawson Knox faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.
Drew Sample
Fortified2.2
ESPN1.5
Sleeper1.8
Drew Sample faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.5 fantasy points.
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