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Week 9 lineup decision · updated Nov 7, 2026, 1:07 PM EST

Deebo Samuel or Tre Tucker: who should I start?

Start Tre Tucker over Deebo Samuel in Week 9. The Half PPR projection is 9.8 to 0.0.

The lean blends recorded scoring, recent workload, opponent positional defense and only same-week listed availability. Recheck the official inactive list before kickoff.

Photograph of Deebo Samuel

Deebo Samuel

SF vs. LV
Floor0.0
Median0.0
Ceiling0.0

Recent PPG: 9.4

Recent volume: 4.5

Snap share: 55%

Availability: Out

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Photograph of Tre Tucker

Tre Tucker

LV vs. SF
Floor3.7
Median9.8
Ceiling9.8

Recent PPG: 12.1

Recent volume: 6.5

Snap share: 68%

Availability: No current-week designation

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Scoring changes the call

Week 9 projection by format.

4 points per passing TD
Standard

Start Tre Tucker

8.0-point gapLow confidence
Other option

Deebo Samuel

SF vs. LV
Floor
0.0
Projection
0.0
Ceiling
0.0
Recommended start

Tre Tucker

LV vs. SF
Floor
2.7
Projection
8.0
Ceiling
8.0
Half PPR

Start Tre Tucker

9.8-point gapLow confidence
Other option

Deebo Samuel

SF vs. LV
Floor
0.0
Projection
0.0
Ceiling
0.0
Recommended start

Tre Tucker

LV vs. SF
Floor
3.7
Projection
9.8
Ceiling
9.8
PPR

Start Tre Tucker

11.5-point gapLow confidence
Other option

Deebo Samuel

SF vs. LV
Floor
0.0
Projection
0.0
Ceiling
0.0
Recommended start

Tre Tucker

LV vs. SF
Floor
5.0
Projection
11.5
Ceiling
11.5

Floor and ceiling show the lower and upper ends of the player's recent scoring range. The projection is the middle estimate after current role, matchup, and same-week availability are applied.

Why the model leans this way

Role first. Matchup second. Availability always visible.

Tucker's breakout production creates an upside-versus-established-role decision.

Deebo Samuel: recent role is near baseline, and the matchup is neutral. Tre Tucker: recent role is near baseline, and the matchup is neutral.

Availability adjustments apply only when the source contains a Week 9 report. Older designations remain visible in the injury archive but do not reduce this projection.

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