Cade Stover vs Drew Sample
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other in Week 8. Here is the head-to-head on this week's Clutch Score, the next few weeks of projections and 2026 stats so far, with our verdict on who to roster.
Who to roster
Strong edge · 95% confident
Drew Sample- Projects more over Weeks 8-11: 2.9 vs 0.9 pts/game
- More points per game: 3.0 vs 1.0
- More opportunity: 51% snap share, 2 red-zone touches
Cade Stover and Drew Sample are a Week 8 roster decision at tight end. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections give a modest edge: Drew Sample at 2.9 PPR points per game to Cade Stover's 0.9. Cade Stover is on a bye in Week 8, while Drew Sample carries a Clutch Score of 3.9.
So far in 2026 Drew Sample has carried the heavier workload (51% snap share, 8 touches to Cade Stover's 6), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Drew Sample has scored more per game this season (3.0 to 1.0 PPR across 6 and 7 games). For the rest of the 2026 season, Drew Sample is the clear pick on the better outlook over the next few weeks, more points per game so far and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Stover | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | Bye | 3.9 |
| Position rank | Bye | TE39 |
| Opponent | Bye | vs TEN |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 0.9 | 2.9 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | 7.2 | 17.8 |
| Points / game | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| Games played | 7 | 6 |
| Scoring rank | TE55 | TE46 |
| Snap share | 26% | 51% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 26 | 30 |
| Bye week | 8 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Points are PPR. Clutch Score adjusts this week's projection for matchup, Vegas and injury; the weeks ahead leave out a bye.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Cade Stover or Drew Sample.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Cade Stover or Drew Sample for the rest of 2026?
Drew Sample is a clear call over Cade Stover from Week 8 on, on the better outlook over the next few weeks, more points per game so far and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Cade Stover or Drew Sample?
Drew Sample projects for 2.9 PPR points per game over Weeks 8-11, compared with 0.9 for Cade Stover. Bye weeks are left out of both.
Who has scored more this season, Cade Stover or Drew Sample?
Drew Sample has 18 PPR points in 2026 (3.0 per game over 6 games), to 7 for Cade Stover (1.0 per game over 7).
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Verdict weighs projected points per game over the weeks ahead, points per game so far, usage, scoring rank, health and games played. Data via the Sleeper API, refreshed daily.