Deebo Samuel Sr. or Zachariah Branch?
Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Deebo Samuel Sr.
- Rest of season: Deebo Samuel Sr. — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Deebo Samuel Sr.
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| Deebo Samuel Sr. | Zachariah Branch | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 0 rank Zachariah Branch ahead | WR55#39–#76edge | WR101#91–#111 |
| Week 7 | WR31#30–#31edge | WR94#88–#102 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 0.0 | 3.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #116 overalledge | 3 #286 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +20 ranks · +106 val | -54 ranks · -71 val |
| Rostered | 72% | 8% |
| Bye | 8 | 11 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.08117% to play | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Zachariah Branch?
- Deebo Samuel Sr.. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR31 (range #30–#31) and Zachariah Branch at WR94 (range #88–#102). Projections: 0.0 vs 3.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Zachariah Branch?
- Deebo Samuel Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR55 (range #39–#76) vs Zachariah Branch WR101 (range #91–#111). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Zachariah Branch?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #116 overall and Zachariah Branch #286, so Deebo Samuel Sr. carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.