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Yahoo Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Dylan Sampson
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Fantasy Football about Dylan Sampson.
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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Dylan Sampson
NegativeDepth ChartOct 30, 2026
Sampson returned from injury as the RB2, taking snaps and receiving role from Quinshon Judkins; Judkins won't maintain his 3+ reception average (RB12) from Weeks 1-5 without Sampson sidelined, limiting Judkins' ceiling.PositiveRoleOct 30, 2026
Sampson returned from IR last week and immediately played 46% of snaps with nine total touches for 10.70 PPR points. He is the clear passing-down back for the Browns, and the Steelers have allowed the third-most (289) receiving yards to opposing running backs, putting him in the streamer conversation.PositiveValueOct 27, 2026
Dylan Sampson is identified as a top waiver wire target for Week 8 alongside Omar Cooper Jr. and Jonah Coleman.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Dylan Sampson is a name to consider if in need of depth that could pop later.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Sampson returned from injury in Week 7 alongside Quinshon Judkins, with the snap split closer than stats suggest: Judkins played 37 snaps to Sampson's 32, but Sampson ran seven more routes (18 to 11). Sampson garnered nine touches for 77 yards. The 22-year-old is worth an add in deeper PPR leagues.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
Dylan Sampson is discussed in the Week 7 running back rankings episode, with ranking and start/sit considerations highlighted.NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026
Sampson, the pass-catching RB2, is expected to return this week at Tennessee and will be welcoming back Quinshon Judkins, which could affect the Titans' backfield usage.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Ranked 42nd among running backs in the source's Week 7 trade value chart with a value of 89, indicating lower-mid-tier trade asset status.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Listed as a risky flex option at Tennessee with 8% rostered; available as a conditional waiver-wire pickup if healthy and the starter is out for Week 7 play.NegativeValueOct 19, 2026
Sampson is listed as a risky flex option if healthy and starter is out at Tennessee, currently 8% rostered.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Dylan Sampson listed as questionable with knee injury, creating uncertainty around the Browns running back's Week 7 availability.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Dylan Sampson is on injured reserve with a knee injury.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
The source lists Dylan Sampson on injured reserve with a knee injury.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
Dylan Sampson is on injured reserve with a knee injury and could be activated in Week 6.PositiveValueOct 7, 2026
Ranked 63rd among running backs in the source's trade value chart for Week 5, indicating lower-tier fantasy value.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Dylan Sampson is on injured reserve with a knee injury, sidelining the Cleveland player from fantasy lineups.PositiveValueSep 30, 2026
Ranked #62 on the trade value chart for running backs in Week 4 with a value of 0, indicating no trade asset status.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Dylan Sampson, RB for Cleveland, is on injured reserve with a knee injury.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Sampson went down early with an injury in Week 1, opening up more route share for Raheim Sanders (40%) and limiting Quinshon Judkins in trailing game scripts.NegativeInjurySep 16, 2026
Sampson is on IR with a knee injury, opening the door for third-stringer Raheim Sanders to earn receiving work in the Browns backfield.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sampson suffered a knee injury in the Week 1 loss and is expected to miss 'significant time' per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler; as a result, Raheim Sanders should become the No. 2 back behind Quinshon Judkins on the Browns.PositiveSleeperSep 11, 2026
Sampson has clear upside in the passing game with 40 targets and 33 receptions in 15 games last season, solid for a running back in a split backfield. The Browns are 8.5-point underdogs against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which should push them into a heavier passing game script and give Sampson a path to production.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Ranked as the forty-sixth-best running back for Week 1 by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, facing the Jacksonville Jaguars at home.PositiveSleeperSep 8, 2026
Featured in recommended waiver wire targets for Week 1; identified as a player to get ahead of the rush on before the season begins.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
RB Sampson is mentioned as participating in Browns training camp drills on July 29, 2026, indicating he is in the roster picture for the 2026 season.NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
Sampson has locked up a top spot on the Browns' running back depth chart alongside Quinshon Judkins, with Raheim Sanders competing for the third running back role. This indicates Sampson is established in the team's backfield hierarchy.NegativeRoleAug 25, 2026
Sampson is categorized as a backup to stash in deep leagues; a less-hyped backup who is still one injury away from increased value.NegativeSleeperAug 12, 2026
Identified as a backup to stash option in the Browns' running back room.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Sampson is a pass-catching specialist in Tier 7 who should provide a few usable PPR games. He ranked top-20 in targets per route run and earned a top-five finish in yards per route run in 2025, demonstrating elite receiving efficiency.PositiveValueJul 29, 2026
Dylan Sampson is listed in the Bargain Bin at $3, indicating the source views him as a value pick at that price point.