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Dylan Sampson vs Justice HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justice Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.1 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justice Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Justice Hill and Dylan Sampson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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
15
Rush Yds
175
Rec
33
Rec Yds
271
Bye
Week 10
RBBaltimore Ravens#53PPG LEADER
Justice Hill
PPG
6.1
Games
9
Rush Yds
93
Rush TDs
2
Rec
21
Rec Yds
169
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dylan Sampson
Justice Hill

Head to Head

4.7 PPG6.1 PPG
15 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Dylan Sampson is producing at 21% of elite pace and Justice Hill at 28%. That ranking gap means Justice Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dylan Sampson vs Justice Hill: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Dylan Sampson and Justice Hill is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 PPG with the Cleveland Browns across 15 games, and Justice Hill posted 6.1 with the Baltimore Ravens in 9.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Dylan Sampson ran for 175 yards and undefined touchdowns; Justice Hill posted 93 and 2. 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 Justice Hill rests in Week 13. 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

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. Justice Hill (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Justice Hill outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Dylan Sampson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Dylan Sampson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Justice Hill scored 3 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.
  • Dylan Sampson is 7 years younger than Justice Hill (21 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Justice Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDylan SampsonJustice Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)4.76.1
Games Played159
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7155
Rushing Yards17593
Rush Yds/Game11.710.3
Rushing TDs02
Receptions3321
Receiving Yards271169
Targets4027
Total TDs23
Age2128
Experience1 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 13

Summary

6.1 PPG for Justice Hill versus 4.7 for Dylan Sampson in 2025. The baseline favors Justice Hill, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dylan Sampson or Justice Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Justice Hill has the edge at 6.1 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 Justice Hill average in 2025?

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Justice Hill averaged 6.1 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Justice Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Justice Hill (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dylan Sampson or Justice Hill a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Justice Hill outscored Dylan Sampson by 1.4 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.