Should I Start Drew Sample or Jonnu Smith in Week 7?
Drew Sample is projected for 3.3 points. Most weeks he lands between 0.8 and 7.4. This week he plays vs TEN; the game total is 46.5 and his team is favored by 10.5. The number is built from live market data across 2 books, with the stats no book prices filled in from his role and Sleeper’s numbers, in half-PPR scoring, and has held steady since the lines opened. How it adds up: 0.2 touchdowns (+1.3), 12.2 receiving yards (+1.2), 1.5 catches (+0.8).
Jonnu Smith is projected for 2.4 points. Most weeks he lands between 0.1 and 6.2. This week he plays vs CAR; the game total is 48.0 and his team is favored by 3.5. The number is built from live market data across 15 books, with the stats no book prices filled in from his role and Sleeper’s numbers, in half-PPR scoring, and has held steady since the lines opened. How it adds up: 9.0 receiving yards (+0.9), 0.1 touchdowns (+0.8), 0.9 catches (+0.4), 3.0 rushing yards (+0.3). Last week (Week 6) he was projected for 0.9 points and scored 0.0.
Drew Sample is the slight lean. He projects for 3.3 points this week against 2.4 for Jonnu Smith. His chance of outscoring Jonnu Smith is 61%. Their ranges overlap — Drew Sample usually lands between 0.8 and 7.4, Jonnu Smith between 0.1 and 6.2 — so either can win the week.
| Week 7 | Sample | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Projection | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Floor · ceiling | 0.8 · 7.4 | 0.1 · 6.2 |
| Rank at position | — | — |
| Status | Healthy | Healthy |
Market data last pulled Monday, October 26 at 8:40 PM PDT. Lines refresh every 15 minutes through kickoff.
