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Drew Sample
Drew Sample fantasy outlook for week 9 at ATL. Chance to play: 100%.
This week's projection and range of outcomes
| Scoring | Projection | 80% range (P10 to P90) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1.5 | 0.0 to 4.7 | TE46 |
| Half PPR | 2.1 | 0.0 to 6.2 | TE45 |
| PPR | 2.8 | 0.0 to 7.6 | TE45 |
The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
Matchup
- Game: at ATL
- Line: CIN −3, O/U 51.5
- CIN implied total: 27.2
- ATL allow the 9th-fewest TE points (−0.9 a game, schedule-adjusted)
Recent usage
| Week | Opponent | Snap share | Targets | Carries | Points (half PPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | JAX | 26% | — | — | 0.0 |
| Week 5 | MIA | 52% | 1 | — | 1.0 |
| Week 7 | BAL | 55% | 2 | — | 9.4 |
| Week 8 | TEN | 39% | — | — | 0.0 |
Season range
14.3 points so far; 34.7 projected for the season (80% range 22.4 to 47.1, half PPR, 10 games left).
Drew Sample 2026 game log and weekly projections
Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.
| Week | Opponent | Points | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs TB | 3.4 | 1.7 | TE30 |
| Week 2 | @ HOU | 0.0 | 1.4 | TE70 |
| Week 3 | @ PIT | 0.5 | 1.6 | TE62 |
| Week 4 | vs JAX | 0.0 | 2.0 | TE72 |
| Week 5 | @ MIA | 1.0 | 2.2 | TE52 |
| Week 6 | Bye | — | — | — |
| Week 7 | @ BAL | 9.4 | 2.3 | TE15 |
| Week 8 | vs TEN | 0.0 | 2.6 | TE64 |
| Week 9 | @ ATL | — | 2.1 | upcoming |
| Week 10 | vs PIT | — | 2.0 | upcoming |
| Week 11 | @ WAS | — | 2.2 | upcoming |
| Week 12 | vs NO | — | 1.9 | upcoming |
| Week 13 | @ CLE | — | 1.8 | upcoming |
| Week 14 | vs KC | — | 1.8 | upcoming |
| Week 15 | @ CAR | — | 1.8 | upcoming |
| Week 16 | @ IND | — | 1.9 | upcoming |
| Week 17 | vs BAL | — | 1.9 | upcoming |
| Week 18 | vs CLE | — | 1.8 | upcoming |
Drew Sample 2026 stats and fantasy points
14.3 half-PPR points in 7 games (2.0 a game), TE57 so far. PPR 17.8, standard 10.8.
| Stat | Total | Per game |
|---|---|---|
| Targets | 8 | 1.1 |
| Receptions | 7 | 1.0 |
| Receiving yards | 48 | 6.9 |
| Receiving TDs | 1 | 0.1 |
Drew Sample rest of season outlook
Margin projects 19.2 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (1.9 a game), TE50 the rest of the way. PPR 25.9, standard 13.2.
His outlook is better than his start (TE57 to date, TE50 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.
Start or sit Drew Sample in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Drew Sample is TE45 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Drew Sample a 6% chance to score at least that.
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Questions
What is Drew Sample's fantasy projection for week 9?
2.1 half-PPR points (2.8 PPR, 1.5 standard), with an 80% range of 0.0 to 6.2.
Should I start Drew Sample in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Drew Sample is TE45 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Drew Sample a 6% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points has Drew Sample scored in 2026?
14.3 half-PPR points in 7 games (2.0 per game), TE57 at his position; 17.8 in PPR and 10.8 in standard.
What is Drew Sample's rest of season outlook?
Margin projects 19.2 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (1.9 a game), TE50 the rest of the way. PPR 25.9, standard 13.2.
Should I trade for Drew Sample?
His outlook is better than his start (TE57 to date, TE50 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.
Is Drew Sample injured?
Drew Sample has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.
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