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ESPN Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Dylan Sampson
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from ESPN Fantasy Football about Dylan Sampson.
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All ESPN Fantasy Football insights about Dylan Sampson
PositiveBreakoutOct 30, 2026
Sampson scored 10.7 points in his first game action since Week 1 (knee injury) against the Titans, rushing for 45 yards on six carries and catching three passes for 32 yards. While he remains a change-of-pace No. 2 behind Quinshon Judkins, his explosiveness and elusiveness with the ball create upside for deeper-league managers in Week 8 at Pittsburgh.NegativeValueAug 31, 2026
Drafted as RB5 in Round 14, Pick 7 (14.7) with a Week 11 bye; positioned as the fifth running back off the board in this mock draft.PositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026
Sampson is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.NegativeProjectionAug 20, 2026
Ranked 53rd; part of a tier of afterthoughts in drafts.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
Drafted as RB5 in superflex mock at pick 16.1 (round 16, pick 1) with bye week 11.PositiveRoleNo date
Sampson was busy in his return from injury on Sunday, playing 47% of offensive snaps with 45 yards on six carries and 32 yards on three targets. Sampson is unlikely to see enough work for stand-alone fantasy value, but it appears he'll remain a thorn in the side of Quinshon Judkins' fantasy value. Judkins was limited to a season-low 51.5% snap share on Sunday and, while highly productive as a rusher (17-96-2), was limited to a season-low one target (after averaging 4.0 in five games with Sampson sidelined).PositiveRoleNo date
Sampson returned to the Cleveland lineup after missing five games due to a knee injury and, while the clear backup to starter Quinshon Judkins, turned nine touches into 77 yards and 10.7 points. In his second season, Sampson should continue to catch passes. The Browns face the Steelers in Week 8.PositiveRoleNo date
Activated off IR and should be the No. 2 RB for the Browns in Week 7. Worth an add in deeper leagues.NegativeRoleNo date
Dylan Sampson had his 21-day window for return opened this week, but he is out for Week 6.