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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Najee HarrisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Najee Harris outscored Dylan Sampson by 8.1 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Najee Harris is the clear pick. Dylan Sampson profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBCleveland Browns#99

Dylan Sampson

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

175

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Bye

Week 10

RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Najee Harris

Head to Head

4.7 PPG12.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Najee Harris: 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 Najee Harris at 58%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Dylan Sampson vs Najee Harris: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers) averaged 12.8 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Dylan Sampson (Cleveland Browns, 4.7 PPG) by 8.1 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 8.1 points favors Najee Harris, 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; Najee Harris posted 1010 and 6. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Dylan Sampson is off Week 10 and Najee Harris Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

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

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 138 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dylan Sampson's 15. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Najee Harris: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Najee Harris
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	12.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	218
Rushing Yards	175	1,010
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	59.4
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	33	30
Receiving Yards	271	225
Targets	40	0
Total TDs	2	7
Age	21	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

12.8 PPG for Najee Harris versus 4.7 for Dylan Sampson in 2025. The baseline favors Najee Harris, 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 Najee Harris in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Najee Harris average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.1 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Najee Harris's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dylan Sampson or Najee Harris a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Dylan Sampson by 8.1 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.