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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Rhamondre StevensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Rhamondre Stevenson is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 11.6 PPG and 948 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 Rhamondre Stevenson 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

RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Rhamondre Stevenson

Head to Head

4.7 PPG11.6 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Dylan Sampson is producing at 21% of elite pace and Rhamondre Stevenson at 53%. That ranking gap means Rhamondre Stevenson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dylan Sampson vs Rhamondre Stevenson: The Full Breakdown

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 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 Rhamondre Stevenson 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. Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 117 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dylan Sampson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 14. That durability gap means Dylan Sampson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.
•Dylan Sampson is 7 years younger than Rhamondre Stevenson (21 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Rhamondre Stevenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	11.6
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	162
Rushing Yards	175	603
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	43.1
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	33	32
Receiving Yards	271	345
Targets	40	37
Total TDs	2	9
Age	21	28
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Dylan Sampson by 6.9 PPG in 2025 (11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.9 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Rhamondre Stevenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Dylan Sampson or Rhamondre Stevenson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Dylan Sampson by 6.9 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.