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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Rachaad WhiteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rachaad White is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rachaad White is the better fantasy play this season.

Rachaad White has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (7.2 to 4.7), and Rachaad White's 4 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

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#45PPG LEADER

Rachaad White

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

572

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Rachaad White

Head to Head

4.7 PPG7.2 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Rachaad White: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #45 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Dylan Sampson is producing at 21% of elite pace and Rachaad White at 33%. That ranking gap means Rachaad White carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dylan Sampson vs Rachaad White: The Full Breakdown

Dylan Sampson and Rachaad White 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 Rachaad White posted 7.2 PPG in 17 appearances for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A 2.5-PPG gap gives Rachaad White 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.

Rachaad White is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 218 yards, while Dylan Sampson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 175 rushing yards and undefined touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Rachaad White carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

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

Did You Know?

•Rachaad White outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rachaad White played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dylan Sampson's 15. That durability gap means Rachaad White contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rachaad White scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Rachaad White caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Dylan Sampson is 6 years younger than Rachaad White (21 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Rachaad White: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Rachaad White
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	7.2
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	122
Rushing Yards	175	572
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	33.6
Rushing TDs	0	4
Receptions	33	40
Receiving Yards	271	218
Targets	40	45
Total TDs	2	4
Age	21	27
Experience	1 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Rachaad White outscored Dylan Sampson by 2.5 PPG in 2025 (7.2 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 Rachaad White in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rachaad White has the edge at 7.2 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 Rachaad White average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rachaad White averaged 7.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

Do Dylan Sampson and Rachaad White share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dylan Sampson and Rachaad White 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 Rachaad White a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rachaad White outscored Dylan Sampson by 2.5 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.