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Drew Sample
TE · CINStats & schedule ›1.5FF projected
↑ +0.1 vs ESPN
vs TENSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Drew Sample or Tank Bigsby this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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Start Drew Sample
Week 8 · Standard
Drew Sample receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -2.5%).
Forecast updated · Standard
vs TENTHE ALTERNATIVE
Tank Bigsby
RB · PHIStats & schedule ›1.1FF projected
↑ +1.1 vs ESPN
at WASSun 8:20 PM ET
Drew Sample
FF1.5 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.3 FP.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.0 targets per game.
Tank Bigsby
FF1.1 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 5.5 FP.
- The WAS defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 2.5%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 9.0 carries per game.
Drew Sample
Fortified1.5
ESPN1.4
Sleeper1.8
FantasyPros—
Drew Sample faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.
Tank Bigsby
Fortified1.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Tank Bigsby faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.
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