Deebo Samuel vs Keenan Allen
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
WR57
Deebo Samuel
126.5
projected 2026 points (PPR)
Season-long pick
VS
WR59
Keenan Allen
115.1
projected 2026 points (PPR)
Who to start in Week 7
Both are on bye in Week 7, so neither can be started. The season-long comparison below is the tiebreaker for every other week.
The season-long call
The model takes Deebo Samuel: a clear but modest edge of 11.4 points of value over replacement (-65.7 vs -77.1).
The draft market agrees: Deebo Samuel goes first at ADP 115.4 vs 139.4 for Keenan Allen.
| Deebo SamuelWAS | Keenan AllenLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 0.0 | Even |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 126.5 | 115.1 | Samuel +11.4 pts |
| Points per game | 7.4 | 6.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -65.7 | -77.1 | Samuel +11.4 |
| Overall rank | #149 | #165 | Samuel by 16 |
| Position rank | WR57 | WR59 | |
| Market ADP | 115.4 | 139.4 | Allen +24.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Keenan Allen in Week 7?
Neither. Both are on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or Keenan Allen in 2026 fantasy football?
Deebo Samuel. He projects 126.5 fantasy points with -65.7 value over replacement, vs 115.1 points and -77.1 for Keenan Allen (WR, PPR).