Dylan Sampson vs Rhamondre Stevenson: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Rhamondre Stevenson put up 11.6 fantasy points per game for the New England Patriots in 2025, while Dylan Sampson managed 4.7 across 15 games with the Cleveland Browns. A 6.9-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
A 6.9-PPG gap gives Rhamondre Stevenson 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; Rhamondre Stevenson posted 603 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 Rhamondre Stevenson is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
