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Blake Corum vs Dylan SampsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Blake Corum is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Blake Corum is the better fantasy play this season.

Blake Corum has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.3-PPG advantage is real (7.0 to 4.7), and Blake Corum's 6 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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RBLos Angeles Rams#47PPG LEADER
Blake Corum
PPG
7.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
746
Rush TDs
6
Rec
8
Rec Yds
36
Bye
Week 11
RBCleveland Browns#99
Dylan Sampson
PPG
4.7
Games
15
Rush Yds
175
Rec
33
Rec Yds
271
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Blake Corum
Dylan Sampson

Head to Head

7.0 PPG4.7 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Blake Corum: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #47 at the position). Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Blake Corum is producing at 32% of elite pace and Dylan Sampson at 21%. That ranking gap means Blake Corum carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Blake Corum vs Dylan Sampson: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Blake Corum (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.0 fantasy points per game in 17 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.

Blake Corum carries a 2.3-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. Blake Corum ran for 746 yards and 6 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.

One scheduling note: Blake Corum is off Week 11 and Dylan Sampson Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Blake Corum (age 25) 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?

  • Blake Corum outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Blake Corum played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dylan Sampson's 15. That durability gap means Blake Corum contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Blake Corum scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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.
  • Dylan Sampson is 4 years younger than Blake Corum (21 vs 25), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Blake Corum vs Dylan Sampson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBlake CorumDylan Sampson
PPG (Half-PPR)7.04.7
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)11971
Rushing Yards746175
Rush Yds/Game43.911.7
Rushing TDs60
Receptions833
Receiving Yards36271
Targets1440
Total TDs62
Age2521
Experience1 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Blake Corum holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.0 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 Blake Corum or Dylan Sampson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Blake Corum has the edge at 7.0 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 Blake Corum and Dylan Sampson average in 2025?

Blake Corum averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Blake Corum and Dylan Sampson's bye weeks in 2026?

Blake Corum (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Blake Corum or Dylan Sampson a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Blake Corum outscored Dylan Sampson by 2.3 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.

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