Drew SampleorElijah Arroyo?
Week 3 start/sit decision, tight end versus tight end.
Our call
Start Elijah Arroyo
This one is close: Elijah Arroyo projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Drew Sample, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Elijah Arroyo, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Pittsburgh Steelers have allowed 11% more fantasy points to TEs than average. The Washington Commanders have allowed 38% more fantasy points to TEs than average.
| Stat | Drew SampleTE, CIN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Elijah ArroyoTE, SEA, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| PPR projection | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Standard projection | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Rank this week | TE52 | TE51 |
| Matchup | at PIT | at WAS |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Last season per game | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Snap share, last game | 66% | 21% |
| Trade value | — | — |