Who Should I Start? Deebo Samuel Sr. or Tetairoa McMillan
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Deebo Samuel Sr. News
Wednesday, July 22, 5:37 AM
With training camps opening around the league, teams are likely working through their lists of available free agents in the event an injury opens an unexpected roster spot, and one unsigned player who believes he still has plenty of good football ahead of him is veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. In a recent video posted to his YouTube channel, Samuel touched upon the emotional rollercoaster of the free agent process and stated outright, "[I] still feel like I got a lot, at least like three, four good years left." The 30-year-old former All-Pro spent his 2025 season with the Washington Commanders after six, at times, electric years with the 49ers. While the physical toll on his body has prevented him from matching his star-making performance of 2021, in which he racked up 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns, he did lead the Commanders across all major receiving categories last season and still has the versatility to make him a fantasy-viable player in the right home in 2026.
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 64.5 | 0.4 |
Tetairoa McMillan News
Tuesday, July 21, 11:59 AM
The eighth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan recorded 70 catches for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns on 122 targets across 17 games as a rookie. By measure of per-game PPR scoring, McMillan finished the year as a low-end WR2. Entering 2026, the 23-year-old remains the clear number one option in the Panthers' passing game. However, he could see more target competition this season. Carolina should get a full season out of wide receiver Jalen Coker, who missed six games due to injury in 2025. The team also used a third-round pick in the 2026 Draft on wideout Chris Brazzell II. Perhaps most importantly, the Panthers have been a run-heavy team since head coach Dave Canales took over in 2024. Over the past two seasons, Carolina quarterback Bryce Young is averaging just 28.7 pass attempts per game. While McMillan has clear upside, he may be slightly overvalued at his current redraft ADP of WR15.
Deebo Samuel Sr. vs. Tetairoa McMillan
Still trying to decide between Samuel Sr. and McMillan? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Deebo Samuel Sr. is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Tetairoa McMillan is projected to score 13.0 points.
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