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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs MarShawn LloydWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

MarShawn Lloyd is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.8 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

MarShawn Lloyd is the better fantasy play this season.

MarShawn Lloyd has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (6.8 to 4.7), and MarShawn Lloyd's 3 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

RBGreen Bay Packers#99PPG LEADER

MarShawn Lloyd

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

325

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

112

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

MarShawn Lloyd

Head to Head

4.7 PPG6.8 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). MarShawn Lloyd: 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 MarShawn Lloyd at 31%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Dylan Sampson vs MarShawn Lloyd: The Full Breakdown

Dylan Sampson and MarShawn Lloyd are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 PPG across 15 games with the Cleveland Browns, while MarShawn Lloyd posted 6.8 PPG in 12 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 2.1-PPG gap gives MarShawn Lloyd the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Dylan Sampson ran for 175 yards and undefined touchdowns; MarShawn Lloyd posted 325 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

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. MarShawn Lloyd (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•MarShawn Lloyd outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dylan Sampson played 15 games in 2025 compared to MarShawn Lloyd's 12. That durability gap means Dylan Sampson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•MarShawn Lloyd 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.
•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 MarShawn Lloyd: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	MarShawn Lloyd
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	6.8
Games Played	15	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	82
Rushing Yards	175	325
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	27.1
Rushing TDs	0	3
Receptions	33	16
Receiving Yards	271	112
Targets	40	0
Total TDs	2	3
Age	21	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

MarShawn Lloyd outscored Dylan Sampson by 2.1 PPG in 2025 (6.8 to 4.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dylan Sampson or MarShawn Lloyd in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, MarShawn Lloyd has the edge at 6.8 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 MarShawn Lloyd average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

Do Dylan Sampson and MarShawn Lloyd share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dylan Sampson and MarShawn Lloyd 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 MarShawn Lloyd a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

MarShawn Lloyd outscored Dylan Sampson by 2.1 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.