Deebo Samuel
SF vs. ARIFloor4.4
Median10.0
Ceiling11.8
Recent PPG: 10.0
Recent volume: 5.5
Snap share: 51%
Availability: No current-week designation
Week 3 lineup decision · updated Sep 22, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT
Deebo Samuel or Tre Tucker: who should I start?
Start Deebo Samuel over Tre Tucker in Week 3. The Half PPR projection is 10.0 to 8.8.
The lean blends recorded scoring, recent workload, opponent positional defense and only same-week listed availability. Recheck the official inactive list before kickoff.
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Tre Tucker
LV vs. NOFloor3.6
Median8.8
Ceiling8.8
Recent PPG: 12.0
Recent volume: 5.5
Snap share: 65%
Availability: No current-week designation
Scoring changes the call
4 points per passing TDWeek 3 projection by format.
Standard
Start Deebo Samuel — close call
0.6-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Deebo Samuel
SF vs. ARI- Floor
- 2.8
- Projection
- 7.8
- Ceiling
- 9.8
Other option
Tre Tucker
LV vs. NO- Floor
- 2.6
- Projection
- 7.2
- Ceiling
- 7.2
Half PPR
Start Deebo Samuel
1.2-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Deebo Samuel
SF vs. ARI- Floor
- 4.4
- Projection
- 10.0
- Ceiling
- 11.8
Other option
Tre Tucker
LV vs. NO- Floor
- 3.6
- Projection
- 8.8
- Ceiling
- 8.8
PPR
Start Deebo Samuel
1.7-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Deebo Samuel
SF vs. ARI- Floor
- 6.2
- Projection
- 12.2
- Ceiling
- 14.0
Other option
Tre Tucker
LV vs. NO- Floor
- 4.9
- Projection
- 10.5
- Ceiling
- 10.5
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 3 report. Older designations remain visible in the injury archive but do not reduce this projection.