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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

Quinshon Judkins is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 11.2 PPG and 998 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Dylan Sampson (4.7 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Quinshon Judkins as the starter and Dylan Sampson as depth.

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

RBCleveland Browns#23PPG LEADER

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

4.7 PPG11.2 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Dylan Sampson is producing at 21% of elite pace and Quinshon Judkins at 51%. That ranking gap means Quinshon Judkins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dylan Sampson vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Quinshon Judkins put up 11.2 fantasy points per game for the Cleveland Browns in 2025, while Dylan Sampson managed 4.7 across 15 games with the Cleveland Browns. A 6.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

Quinshon Judkins carries a 6.5-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; Quinshon Judkins posted 827 and 7. 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 Quinshon Judkins is off Week 11. 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

If you can acquire Quinshon Judkins 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. Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Quinshon Judkins outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 110 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dylan Sampson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Dylan Sampson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Quinshon Judkins scored 7 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	11.2
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	157
Rushing Yards	175	827
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	59.1
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	33	26
Receiving Yards	271	171
Targets	40	36
Total TDs	2	7
Age	21	22
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Quinshon Judkins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.2 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 Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 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 Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.5 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dylan Sampson or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins outscored Dylan Sampson by 6.5 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.