Dylan Sampson vs Zach Charbonnet: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Dylan Sampson and Zach Charbonnet for your lineup, you are not alone. Dylan Sampson finished the 2025 season at 4.7 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (15 games), and Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 for the Seattle Seahawks (16 games).
That 6.0-point weekly advantage for Zach Charbonnet is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Dylan Sampson ran for 175 yards and undefined touchdowns; Zach Charbonnet posted 730 and 12. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.
