Deebo Samuel vs De'Zhaun Stribling
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Deebo Samuel by 0.1 projected points (7.8 vs 7.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Deebo Samuel faces IND, the 16th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. De'Zhaun Stribling faces DEN, the 13th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Deebo Samuel: a clear but modest edge of 5.8 points of value over replacement (-47.5 vs -53.2).
The draft market agrees: Deebo Samuel goes first at ADP 115.4 vs 124.0 for De'Zhaun Stribling.
Health note: De'Zhaun Stribling carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Deebo SamuelWAS | De'Zhaun StriblingSFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | IND | DEN | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 7.8 | 7.7 | Samuel +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #16 | #13 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 132.9 | 127.1 | Samuel +5.8 pts |
| Points per game | 7.8 | 7.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -47.5 | -53.2 | Samuel +5.8 |
| Overall rank | #123 | #129 | Samuel by 6 |
| Position rank | WR53 | WR56 | |
| Market ADP | 115.4 | 124.0 | Stribling +8.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Deebo Samuel or De'Zhaun Stribling in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Deebo Samuel by 0.1 projected points (7.8 vs 7.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or De'Zhaun Stribling in 2026 fantasy football?
Deebo Samuel. He projects 132.9 fantasy points with -47.5 value over replacement, vs 127.1 points and -53.2 for De'Zhaun Stribling (WR, PPR).