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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zack Moss is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zack Moss is the better fantasy play this season.

Zack Moss is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 10.0 PPG and 833 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 Zack Moss 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

RBCincinnati Bengals#99PPG LEADER

Zack Moss

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

685

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Dylan Sampson

Zack Moss

Head to Head

4.7 PPG10.0 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zack Moss: 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 Zack Moss at 45%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Dylan Sampson vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Dylan Sampson (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.7 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Zack Moss (Cincinnati Bengals) came in at 10.0 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Zack Moss carries a 5.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Dylan Sampson ran for 175 yards and undefined touchdowns; Zack Moss posted 685 and 5. 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 Zack Moss 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

If you can acquire Zack Moss 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. Zack Moss (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zack Moss outscored Dylan Sampson by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dylan Sampson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Zack Moss's 14. That durability gap means Dylan Sampson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zack Moss scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Zack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	10.0
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	140
Rushing Yards	175	685
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	48.9
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	33	20
Receiving Yards	271	148
Targets	40	0
Total TDs	2	5
Age	21	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zack Moss holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.0 points per game. Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dylan Sampson or Zack Moss in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zack Moss has the edge at 10.0 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 Zack Moss average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Zack Moss's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Dylan Sampson or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zack Moss outscored Dylan Sampson by 5.3 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.