Deebo Samuel vs Travis Hunter
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
WR58
Travis Hunter
126.3
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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Deebo Samuel by 0.2 points of value over replacement (-65.7 vs -66.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Deebo Samuel goes first at ADP 115.4 vs 166.3 for Travis Hunter.
| Deebo SamuelWAS | Travis HunterJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 0.0 | Even |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 126.5 | 126.3 | Samuel +0.2 pts |
| Points per game | 7.4 | 7.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -65.7 | -66.0 | Samuel +0.2 |
| Overall rank | #149 | #150 | Samuel by 1 |
| Position rank | WR57 | WR58 | |
| Market ADP | 115.4 | 166.3 | Hunter +50.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Travis Hunter in Week 7?
Neither. Both are on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or Travis Hunter in 2026 fantasy football?
Deebo Samuel. He projects 126.5 fantasy points with -65.7 value over replacement, vs 126.3 points and -66.0 for Travis Hunter (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.