Deebo Samuel vs KC Concepcion
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start KC Concepcion this week: Deebo Samuel is on bye in Week 7.
KC Concepcion gets TEN, the 19th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 7.4 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Deebo Samuel by 1.7 points of value over replacement (-56.5 vs -58.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Deebo Samuel goes first at ADP 115.4 vs 118.6 for KC Concepcion.
Health note: Deebo Samuel carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Deebo SamuelWAS | KC ConcepcionCLE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | TEN | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 7.4 | Concepcion +7.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | - | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 128.8 | 127.1 | Samuel +1.7 pts |
| Points per game | 7.6 | 7.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -56.5 | -58.2 | Samuel +1.7 |
| Overall rank | #129 | #131 | Samuel by 2 |
| Position rank | WR54 | WR56 | |
| Market ADP | 115.4 | 118.6 | Concepcion +3.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Deebo Samuel or KC Concepcion in Week 7?
Start KC Concepcion this week: Deebo Samuel is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or KC Concepcion in 2026 fantasy football?
Deebo Samuel. He projects 128.8 fantasy points with -56.5 value over replacement, vs 127.1 points and -58.2 for KC Concepcion (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.