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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Zach Charbonnet outscored Dylan Sampson by 6.0 PPG in 2025 with 12 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Zach Charbonnet is the clear pick. Dylan Sampson profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

RBSeattle Seahawks#28PPG LEADER

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

4.7 PPG10.7 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Dylan Sampson is producing at 21% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. That ranking gap means Zach Charbonnet carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dylan Sampson vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

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.

Dylan Sampson has his bye in Week 10, and Zach Charbonnet rests in Week 11. 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

Zach Charbonnet is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dylan Sampson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dylan Sampson (age 21) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dylan Sampson's 15. That durability gap means Zach Charbonnet contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zach Charbonnet scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 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 4 years younger than Zach Charbonnet (21 vs 25), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	10.7
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	171
Rushing Yards	175	730
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	45.6
Rushing TDs	0	12
Receptions	33	20
Receiving Yards	271	144
Targets	40	24
Total TDs	2	12
Age	21	25
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zach Charbonnet at 10.7 PPG, 6.0 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 Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 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 Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Dylan Sampson or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zach Charbonnet outscored Dylan Sampson by 6.0 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.