Dylan Sampson vs Emanuel Wilson: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Dylan Sampson finished the 2025 season at 4.7 PPG over 15 games with the Cleveland Browns, while Emanuel Wilson clocked in at 5.1 across 17 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks. A 0.4-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. Dylan Sampson ran for 175 yards and undefined touchdowns; Emanuel Wilson posted 496 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
