2023 Receiving Stats
REC
12
YDS
93
TD
2
AVG
7.8
TAR
15
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Sample is returning from a lost 2022 season in which he played only two games due to MCL and PCL injuries suffered in the Bengals' second game. The 2019 second-round pick out of Washington has never played a big role in the passing game, and that will likely continue after the team added Irv Smith via free agency. Read Past Outlooks

Finds end zone against Steelers
Sample caught his lone target for an 11 yard touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Sample played the most snaps (19) at tight end for the Bengals, ahead of Irv Smith (16), Tanner Hudson (13) and Mitchell Wilcox (12). The veteran's touchdown was just his second of the season, while his usage in the passing attack has been minimal throughout 2023. As part of a crowded tight end room splitting playing time, Sample is not a trustworthy fantasy option for consistent production. The Bengals are set to face off against the Jaguars in Week 13.
Sample played the most snaps (19) at tight end for the Bengals, ahead of Irv Smith (16), Tanner Hudson (13) and Mitchell Wilcox (12). The veteran's touchdown was just his second of the season, while his usage in the passing attack has been minimal throughout 2023. As part of a crowded tight end room splitting playing time, Sample is not a trustworthy fantasy option for consistent production. The Bengals are set to face off against the Jaguars in Week 13.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Drew Sample's 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
2.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.09% Team Air Yards
0.9%% Team Targets
3.5%Avg Depth of Target
1.6 YdsCatch Rate
80.0%Drop Rate
6.7%Avg Yds After Catch
7.4% Targeted On Route
18.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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How often does Drew Sample run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Drew Sample and the other tight ends for the Bengals are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Drew Sample
83 routes 15 targets
116 routes 31 targets
201 routes 23 targets
40 routes 7 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Drew Sample lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Colts pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
69.5
Cornerbacks
92.9
Safeties
13.7
Linebackers
76.1
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2023 Drew Sample Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Drew Sample's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
255 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.71 secShuttle Time
4.31 secCone Drill
7.15 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
115 inHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
33.38 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After netting 53 targets in his second season in 2020, Sample's opportunities dried up last season with C.J. Uzomah returning healthy. Sample had just 11 catches on 15 targets for 81 yards. The 2019 second-round pick could be similarly limited this year after the Bengals brought in Hayden Hurst to start ahead of him.
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Decreasing snap share
Sample had two catches for 19 yards while playing only 17 offensive snaps in Thursday's loss to the Ravens.
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Minimal production in loss
Sample caught two of his three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Texans.
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Target volume increasing
Sample caught three passes for 30 yards and his first touchdown of the season in Sunday's 24-18 win over the Bills.
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Minimal involvement in loss
Sample secured his only target for minus-one yard in Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Titans.
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No targets through two weeks
Sample went without a target across 13 snaps on offense Sunday in the Bengals' 27-24 loss to the Ravens.
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