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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Kareem HuntWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy play this season.

Kareem Hunt is the better play on a neutral week. 8.0 PPG with 754 yards gives a reliable baseline. Dylan Sampson at 4.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kareem Hunt higher, but do not fade Dylan Sampson entirely.

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

RBKansas City Chiefs#39PPG LEADER

Kareem Hunt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

611

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

143

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Kareem Hunt

Head to Head

4.7 PPG8.0 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Dylan Sampson is producing at 21% of elite pace and Kareem Hunt at 36%. That ranking gap means Kareem Hunt carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dylan Sampson vs Kareem Hunt: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Dylan Sampson and Kareem Hunt is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cleveland Browns running back put up 4.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Kareem Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 8.0 in 17. A 3.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.3 points favors Kareem Hunt, 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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Dylan Sampson ran for 175 yards and undefined touchdowns; Kareem Hunt posted 611 and 8. 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 Kareem Hunt is off Week 5. 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

Kareem Hunt is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dylan Sampson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dylan Sampson (age 21) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Kareem Hunt (age 30, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Kareem Hunt outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dylan Sampson's 15. That durability gap means Kareem Hunt contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kareem Hunt scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 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 9 years younger than Kareem Hunt (21 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Kareem Hunt: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Kareem Hunt
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	8.0
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	136
Rushing Yards	175	611
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	35.9
Rushing TDs	0	8
Receptions	33	18
Receiving Yards	271	143
Targets	40	25
Total TDs	2	9
Age	21	30
Experience	1 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

8.0 PPG for Kareem Hunt versus 4.7 for Dylan Sampson in 2025. The baseline favors Kareem Hunt, 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 Kareem Hunt in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kareem Hunt has the edge at 8.0 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 Kareem Hunt average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Kareem Hunt's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dylan Sampson or Kareem Hunt a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt outscored Dylan Sampson by 3.3 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.