Chris Rodriguez vs Dylan Sampson: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Chris Rodriguez and Dylan Sampson for your lineup, you are not alone. Chris Rodriguez finished the 2025 season at 7.0 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (13 games), and Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 for the Cleveland Browns (15 games).
That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Chris Rodriguez is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Chris Rodriguez ran for 500 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: Chris Rodriguez is off Week 12 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.
