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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Jerome FordWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jerome Ford is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jerome Ford is the better fantasy play this season.

Jerome Ford has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.7-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 4.7), and Jerome Ford's 4 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBCleveland Browns#99

Dylan Sampson

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

175

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Bye

Week 10

RBCleveland Browns#99PPG LEADER

Jerome Ford

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

582

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Jerome Ford

Head to Head

4.7 PPG8.4 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Jerome Ford: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Dylan Sampson is producing at 21% of elite pace and Jerome Ford at 38%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Dylan Sampson vs Jerome Ford: 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. Jerome Ford (Cleveland Browns) came in at 8.4 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jerome Ford carries a 3.7-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; Jerome Ford posted 582 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jerome Ford 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. Jerome Ford (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jerome Ford outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jerome Ford scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Dylan Sampson caught 33 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Jerome Ford: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Jerome Ford
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	8.4
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	126
Rushing Yards	175	582
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	38.8
Rushing TDs	0	3
Receptions	33	28
Receiving Yards	271	215
Targets	40	0
Total TDs	2	4
Age	21	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jerome Ford holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.4 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 Jerome Ford in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jerome Ford has the edge at 8.4 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 Jerome Ford average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

Do Dylan Sampson and Jerome Ford share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dylan Sampson and Jerome Ford share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Dylan Sampson or Jerome Ford a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jerome Ford outscored Dylan Sampson by 3.7 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.