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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Ty JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ty Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.2 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ty Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Ty Johnson and Dylan Sampson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Ty Johnson

Head to Head

4.7 PPG5.2 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Ty Johnson: 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 Ty Johnson at 24%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Dylan Sampson vs Ty Johnson: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Dylan Sampson and Ty Johnson is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.5 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 PPG with the Cleveland Browns across 15 games, and Ty Johnson posted 5.2 with the Buffalo Bills in 17.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Dylan Sampson ran for 175 yards and undefined touchdowns; Ty Johnson posted 200 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Dylan Sampson has his bye in Week 10, and Ty Johnson rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ty Johnson outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dylan Sampson's 15. That durability gap means Ty Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ty Johnson scored 5 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.
•Dylan Sampson is 7 years younger than Ty Johnson (21 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Ty Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	5.2
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	88
Rushing Yards	175	200
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	11.8
Rushing TDs	0	3
Receptions	33	24
Receiving Yards	271	263
Targets	40	33
Total TDs	2	5
Age	21	28
Experience	1 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ty Johnson at 5.2 PPG, 0.5 points per game above Dylan Sampson's 4.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dylan Sampson or Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ty Johnson has the edge at 5.2 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 Ty Johnson average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Ty Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Dylan Sampson or Ty Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ty Johnson outscored Dylan Sampson by 0.5 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.