Devin Neal vs Dylan Sampson: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Devin Neal finished the 2025 season at 5.2 PPG over 10 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Dylan Sampson clocked in at 4.7 across 15 appearances for the Cleveland Browns. A 0.5-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Devin Neal ran for 206 yards and 2 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: Devin Neal 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.
