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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey Benson 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

Trey Benson is the better fantasy play this season.

Trey Benson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (7.2 to 4.7), and Trey Benson's 0 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

RBArizona Cardinals#46PPG LEADER

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Trey Benson

Head to Head

4.7 PPG7.2 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Dylan Sampson is producing at 21% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Trey Benson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dylan Sampson vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Dylan Sampson and Trey Benson 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 Trey Benson posted 7.2 PPG in 4 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 2.5-PPG gap gives Trey Benson 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; Trey Benson posted 160 and undefined. 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 Trey Benson Week 14. 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

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. Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Trey Benson outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dylan Sampson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Dylan Sampson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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 Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	7.2
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	29
Rushing Yards	175	160
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	40.0
Rushing TDs	0	0
Receptions	33	13
Receiving Yards	271	64
Targets	40	16
Total TDs	2	0
Age	21	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Trey Benson 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 Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey Benson 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 Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dylan Sampson or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Trey Benson 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.