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Should I start Drew Sample or Ronnie Rivers this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Drew Sample

+1.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Drew Sample over Ronnie Rivers for Week 8 Standard: 1.5 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Drew Sample: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ronnie Rivers: 1.25% matchup lift against LAC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Drew Sample
Why this pick?

Drew Sample

Fortified1.5
ESPN1.4
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Drew Sample faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Ronnie Rivers

Fortified0.3
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ronnie Rivers faces LAC in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Drew Sample projects for 1.5 points in standard scoring, 1.2 more than Ronnie Rivers. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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