TE · Cincinnati Bengals · week 9, 2026
Drew Sample week 9 fantasy projection
Drew Sample (tight end, Cincinnati Bengals) is projected for 2.1 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 at Atlanta Falcons, with an 80% range of 0.0 to 6.2. That ranks TE45 at his position.
- Projection
- 2.1 half PPR
- 80% range
- 0.0–6.2 P10 to P90
- Rank
- TE45 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 to 4.7 |
| Half PPR | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 to 6.2 |
| PPR | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 to 7.6 |
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.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs ATL
Game: at Atlanta Falcons, 2026-11-08.
Line: CIN −3, O/U 51.5.
CIN implied total: 27.2 points.
ATL allow the 9th-fewest TE points (−0.9 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Drew Sample has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Targets | 1.5 |
| Receptions | 1.3 |
| Receiving yards | 10.1 |
| Receiving TDs | 0.1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 |
Everyone in the game: CIN @ ATL, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | RB | ATL | 23.0 | RB2 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | CIN | 21.0 | QB3 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | CIN | 17.0 | WR3 |
| Michael Penix Jr. | QB | ATL | 15.7 | QB21 |
| Chase Brown | RB | CIN | 14.9 | RB10 |
| Drake London | WR | ATL | 14.9 | WR6 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | CIN | 13.8 | WR10 |
| Evan McPherson | K | CIN | 9.8 | K3 |
| Nick Folk | K | ATL | 8.0 | K16 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr. | TE | ATL | 7.4 | TE17 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | CIN | 7.3 | TE19 |
| Cincinnati Bengals defense | DEF | CIN | 6.1 | DEF13 |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | ATL | 5.7 | RB41 |
| Samaje Perine | RB | CIN | 5.6 | RB42 |
| Atlanta Falcons defense | DEF | ATL | 5.4 | DEF21 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | ATL | 5.0 | WR58 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | CIN | 3.1 | WR80 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | ATL | 2.9 | TE40 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | ATL | 2.6 | WR87 |
| Drew Sample | TE | CIN | 2.1 | TE45 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | ATL | 2.0 | WR101 |
| Colbie Young | WR | CIN | 1.6 | WR106 |
| Dohnte Meyers | WR | CIN | 1.1 | WR113 |
| Mitch Tinsley | WR | CIN | 1.1 | WR115 |
| Charlie Woerner | TE | ATL | 0.6 | TE76 |
| Tahj Brooks | RB | CIN | 0.6 | RB78 |
| Cam Grandy | TE | CIN | 0.5 | TE82 |
Drew Sample week by week, 2026
- Week 1 vs TB 3.4 pts
- Week 2 @ HOU 0.0 pts
- Week 3 @ PIT 0.5 pts
- Week 4 vs JAX 0.0 pts
- Week 5 @ MIA 1.0 pts
- Week 7 @ BAL 9.4 pts
- Week 8 vs TEN 0.0 pts
- Week 9 @ ATL proj. 2.1
- Week 10 vs PIT proj. 2.0
More from week 9
Questions
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 is Drew Sample projected for in week 9?
2.1 half-PPR, 2.8 PPR and 1.5 standard points at Atlanta Falcons, with an 80% range of 0.0 to 6.2.
Is Drew Sample playing in week 9?
Drew Sample has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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