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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Audric Estimé vs Dylan SampsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Audric Estimé is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Audric Estimé is the better fantasy play this season.

Audric Estimé has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.7-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 4.7), and Audric Estimé's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Dylan Sampson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#35PPG LEADER

Audric Estimé

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

198

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

103

Bye

Week 8

RBCleveland Browns#99

Dylan Sampson

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

175

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Audric Estimé

Dylan Sampson

Head to Head

8.4 PPG4.7 PPG

5 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Audric Estimé: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #35 at the position). Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Audric Estimé is producing at 38% of elite pace and Dylan Sampson at 21%. That ranking gap means Audric Estimé carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Audric Estimé vs Dylan Sampson: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Audric Estimé (New Orleans Saints) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.4 fantasy points per game in 5 games. Dylan Sampson (Cleveland Browns) came in at 4.7 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Audric Estimé carries a 3.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Audric Estimé ran for 198 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: Audric Estimé sits Week 8 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Audric Estimé at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Dylan Sampson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Audric Estimé (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Dylan Sampson (age 21) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Audric Estimé outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dylan Sampson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Audric Estimé's 5. That durability gap means Dylan Sampson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dylan Sampson scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Dylan Sampson caught 33 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Audric Estimé vs Dylan Sampson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Audric Estimé	Dylan Sampson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	4.7
Games Played	5	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	42	71
Rushing Yards	198	175
Rush Yds/Game	39.6	11.7
Rushing TDs	1	0
Receptions	12	33
Receiving Yards	103	271
Targets	13	40
Total TDs	1	2
Age	22	21
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Audric Estimé holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.4 points per game. Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Audric Estimé or Dylan Sampson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Audric Estimé has the edge at 8.4 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 Audric Estimé and Dylan Sampson average in 2025?▾

Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Audric Estimé and Dylan Sampson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Audric Estimé or Dylan Sampson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé outscored Dylan Sampson by 3.7 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.