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Should I start Drew Sample or Isaiah Likely this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+8.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Isaiah Likely over Drew Sample for Week 7 Standard: 10.0 projected points versus 1.4.

  • Drew Sample: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Isaiah Likely: 15.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Isaiah Likely
Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified10.0
ESPN8.8
Sleeper7.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Isaiah Likely faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.3 fantasy points.

Drew Sample

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

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

Isaiah Likely projects for 10.0 points in standard scoring, 8.6 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, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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