Dylan Sampson vs Zonovan Knight: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Dylan Sampson and Zonovan Knight is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cleveland Browns running back put up 4.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Zonovan Knight of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 6.8 in 12. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.1 points favors Zonovan Knight, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Dylan Sampson ran for 175 yards and undefined touchdowns; Zonovan Knight posted 269 and 4. 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 Zonovan Knight 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.
