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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Javonte WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Javonte Williams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.1 PPG and 1,338 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Dylan Sampson (4.7 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Javonte Williams as the starter and Dylan Sampson as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBCleveland Browns#99

Dylan Sampson

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

175

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Bye

Week 10

RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Javonte Williams

Head to Head

4.7 PPG14.1 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Dylan Sampson is producing at 21% of elite pace and Javonte Williams at 64%. That ranking gap means Javonte Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dylan Sampson vs Javonte Williams: The Full Breakdown

Javonte Williams and Dylan Sampson are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Dallas Cowboys running back averaged 14.1 PPG in 2025, a full 9.4 points per game ahead of Dylan Sampson's 4.7 with the Cleveland Browns. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Javonte Williams carries a 9.4-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. Dylan Sampson ran for 175 yards and undefined touchdowns; Javonte Williams posted 1201 and 11. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Dylan Sampson has his bye in Week 10, and Javonte Williams rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Javonte Williams 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: Dylan Sampson (age 21) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 160 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dylan Sampson's 15. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Javonte Williams caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Dylan Sampson is 5 years younger than Javonte Williams (21 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Javonte Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Javonte Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	14.1
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	226
Rushing Yards	175	1,201
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	75.1
Rushing TDs	0	11
Receptions	33	35
Receiving Yards	271	137
Targets	40	51
Total TDs	2	13
Age	21	26
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Javonte Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.1 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 Dylan Sampson or Javonte Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 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 Dylan Sampson and Javonte Williams average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 9.4 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Javonte Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dylan Sampson or Javonte Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams outscored Dylan Sampson by 9.4 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.