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Alvin Kamara vs Dylan Sampson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBNew Orleans SaintsPPG LEADER

Alvin Kamara

PPG

7.7

Games

Rush Yds

471

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

186

Bye

Week 12

RBCleveland Browns

Dylan Sampson

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

175

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Bye

Week 10

Head to Head

7.7 PPG4.7 PPG

11 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 10

Alvin Kamara vs Dylan Sampson: Who Should You Start?

Alvin Kamara and Dylan Sampson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Alvin Kamara averaged 7.7 PPG across 11 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Dylan Sampson posted 4.7 PPG in 15 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.

A 3.0-PPG gap gives Alvin Kamara the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alvin Kamara ran for 471 yards and 1 touchdowns; Dylan Sampson posted 175 and undefined. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Alvin Kamara sits Week 12 while Dylan Sampson is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Alvin Kamara outscored Dylan Sampson by 3.0 PPG in 2025 (7.7 to 4.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alvin Kamara or Dylan Sampson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alvin Kamara has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Alvin Kamara and Dylan Sampson average in 2025?▾

Alvin Kamara averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Alvin Kamara and Dylan Sampson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alvin Kamara or Dylan Sampson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara outscored Dylan Sampson by 3.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.