Deebo Samuel vs Tre Tucker
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Tre Tucker this week: Deebo Samuel is on bye in Week 7.
Tre Tucker gets LA, the 16th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 7.5 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 2.2 points of value over replacement (-56.5 vs -58.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Deebo Samuel goes first at ADP 115.4 vs 133.8 for Tre Tucker.
Health note: Deebo Samuel carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Deebo SamuelWAS | Tre TuckerLVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | LA | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 7.5 | Tucker +7.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | - | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 128.8 | 126.6 | Samuel +2.2 pts |
| Points per game | 7.6 | 7.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -56.5 | -58.7 | Samuel +2.2 |
| Overall rank | #129 | #132 | Samuel by 3 |
| Position rank | WR54 | WR57 | |
| Market ADP | 115.4 | 133.8 | Tucker +18.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Tre Tucker in Week 7?
Start Tre Tucker this week: Deebo Samuel is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or Tre Tucker in 2026 fantasy football?
Deebo Samuel. He projects 128.8 fantasy points with -56.5 value over replacement, vs 126.6 points and -58.7 for Tre Tucker (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.