Dylan Sampson vs Jaylen Warren: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Jaylen Warren put up 12.3 fantasy points per game for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, while Dylan Sampson managed 4.7 across 15 games with the Cleveland Browns. A 7.6-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
The per-game difference of 7.6 points favors Jaylen Warren, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Dylan Sampson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 175 rushing yards and undefined touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dylan Sampson sits Week 10 while Jaylen Warren is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
