Should I start Drew Sample or Josh Downs this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Downs

+3.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Josh Downs over Drew Sample for Week 7 Standard: 4.8 projected points versus 1.4.

Drew Sample: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
Josh Downs: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Josh Downs

WR · INDStats & schedule

4.8FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at MIN

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?

Josh Downs

Fortified4.8

ESPN4.5

Sleeper5.6

FantasyPros—

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Drew Sample

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.3

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

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

Josh Downs projects for 4.8 points in standard scoring, 3.5 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, 7:03 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.