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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Ray DavisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ray Davis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ray Davis is the better fantasy play this season.

Ray Davis has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (7.8 to 4.7), and Ray Davis'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

RBBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Ray Davis

PPG

7.8

Games

Rush Yds

425

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Ray Davis

Head to Head

4.7 PPG7.8 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Ray Davis: 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 Ray Davis at 35%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Dylan Sampson vs Ray Davis: The Full Breakdown

Dylan Sampson and Ray Davis 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 Ray Davis posted 7.8 PPG in 15 appearances for the Buffalo Bills.

A 3.1-PPG gap gives Ray Davis 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; Ray Davis posted 425 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 scheduling note: Dylan Sampson is off Week 10 and Ray Davis Week 12. 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

If you can acquire Ray Davis 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. Ray Davis (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Ray Davis outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ray Davis scored 4 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Ray Davis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Ray Davis
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	7.8
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	117
Rushing Yards	175	425
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	28.3
Rushing TDs	0	3
Receptions	33	22
Receiving Yards	271	168
Targets	40	0
Total TDs	2	4
Age	21	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 12

Summary

Ray Davis outscored Dylan Sampson by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (7.8 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 Ray Davis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ray Davis has the edge at 7.8 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 Ray Davis average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ray Davis averaged 7.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Ray Davis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Ray Davis (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dylan Sampson or Ray Davis a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ray Davis outscored Dylan Sampson by 3.1 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.