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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Jawhar JordanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jawhar Jordan is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.6 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jawhar Jordan is the better fantasy play this season.

Jawhar Jordan has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (6.6 to 4.7), and Jawhar Jordan's 0 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBCleveland Browns#99

Dylan Sampson

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

175

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Bye

Week 10

RBHouston Texans#50PPG LEADER

Jawhar Jordan

PPG

6.6

Games

Rush Yds

193

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Jawhar Jordan

Head to Head

4.7 PPG6.6 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Jawhar Jordan: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #50 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Dylan Sampson is producing at 21% of elite pace and Jawhar Jordan at 30%. That ranking gap means Jawhar Jordan carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dylan Sampson vs Jawhar Jordan: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Dylan Sampson (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.7 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Jawhar Jordan (Houston Texans) came in at 6.6 PPG over 4 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jawhar Jordan carries a 1.9-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; Jawhar Jordan posted 193 and undefined. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dylan Sampson sits Week 10 while Jawhar Jordan is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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

Did You Know?

•Jawhar Jordan outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dylan Sampson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jawhar Jordan's 4. That durability gap means Dylan Sampson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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 5 years younger than Jawhar Jordan (21 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Jawhar Jordan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Jawhar Jordan
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	6.6
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	26
Rushing Yards	175	193
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	48.3
Rushing TDs	0	0
Receptions	33	7
Receiving Yards	271	34
Targets	40	7
Total TDs	2	0
Age	21	26
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jawhar Jordan holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.6 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 Jawhar Jordan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jawhar Jordan has the edge at 6.6 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 Jawhar Jordan average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Jawhar Jordan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Jawhar Jordan (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dylan Sampson or Jawhar Jordan a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jawhar Jordan outscored Dylan Sampson by 1.9 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.