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Dylan Sampson or Kenny Gainwell

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Dylan Sampson

Dylan Sampson

RBCleveland Browns CLE
Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell

RBTampa Bay Bucs TB
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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Sampson over Gainwell

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Dylan Sampson

Pass-Catching Role Offers Late-Round PPR Value

Operating behind starter Quinshon Judkins, Sampson enters his second NFL season as Cleveland's primary change-of-pace option. After securing 35 receptions on 43 targets during his 2025 rookie campaign, he has carved out a distinct pass-catching role in a backfield that also features Raheim Sanders.

Our models project Sampson for 85 carries, 275 rushing yards, and 35 catches for 250 receiving yards with five total touchdowns (107.0 fantasy points). Although his rushing efficiency sat at 2.8 yards per carry last year, his passing-game floor provides stable value in PPR formats.

Market sentiment has cooled slightly over the summer, with his ADP drifting from around 151 in early July to 164 in mid-August. Rostered in 35% of leagues, Sampson represents an affordable late-round stash whose ceiling could rise if backfield opportunities expand.


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Owners starting Gainwell over Sampson

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Kenny Gainwell

Pass-Catching Role Secures Dependable PPR Value in Buccaneers Backfield

Operating behind Bucky Irving on the Buccaneers' depth chart, Kenny Gainwell profiles as a key rotational back and primary pass-catching specialist. Our season projections forecast 125 carries for 425 yards and 4 touchdowns on the ground, paired with 40 receptions for 325 yards and 2 scores on 68 targets.

Draft market sentiment has cooled slightly over the summer, with his ADP sliding from pick 96 in mid-July to around pick 102 in August. However, with our models projecting 171.0 total PPR points, this dip turns him into an enticing late-round value for managers seeking reliable weekly pass-game floor.

Rostered in 88% of leagues, fantasy managers primarily view Gainwell as quality backfield depth. While his modest starting rate reflects his complementary role, his pass-catching skills and splash play potential shown in training camp make him a viable PPR flex consideration with weekly upside.


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Redzone Touches Dylan Sampson
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2 @TB πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
3 CAR πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
4 PIT πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
5 @NYJ πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
6 BAL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
7 @TEN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
8 @PIT πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
10 @NO πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
11 HOU πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 BYE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 LV πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
13 CIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
14 ATL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
15 @NYG πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
16 @BAL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
17 IND πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
18 @CIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Dylan Sampson
OWN
33%
-2.38 compared to last week
START
 
7%
+7.41 compared to last week
OWN/START Kenny Gainwell
OWN
93%
+0.28 compared to last week
START
33%
+10.25 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Dylan Sampson
52nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Kenny Gainwell
36th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Dylan Sampson

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 52nd among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 55th with 68.80 total points (3.82 avg).
  • Currently 296.8 points behind the leader: Christian McCaffrey
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.8 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 27th among RB.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 28th among RB.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 330 and 9.43 YPC and is currently ranked 15th among RB.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 12th among RB.
  • Top 25 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 24th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 198 (11.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 69th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 18 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +198, Rush AVG: +2.8 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +35, Rec Yards: +330 Rec TDs: +3,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 85, RUSH YDS: 275, RUSH TDS: 3, REC: 35, REC YDS: 250, REC TDS: 2
Breakdown Kenny Gainwell

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

Next Up Health Check
Injury Dylan Sampson

No Injury Reported

Injury Kenny Gainwell

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Dylan Sampson

Week 1
Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.17319.8932223343.03
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 147.00 total points (8.17 avg).
  • Currently 80 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 8.2.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 338.71 per game and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 31 (1.82 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 1510 (88.82 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 4248 (249.88 per game).
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 22 (1.29 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 19.76 per game and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 4 (0.24 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -60.29, Turnovers: +22 Sacks: -3, INTs: +14, TDs: +3, Points Allowed: -3.89,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 27, INT: 13, TDS: 5, PA/G: 21, YDS/G: 322.6
Matchups Kenny Gainwell

Week 1
Tampa Bay Bucs @ Cincinnati Bengals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.94416.2420133523.76
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 26th with 77.00 total points (4.53 avg).
  • Currently 150 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 2607 (153.35 per game).
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 4469 (262.88 per game).
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 13 (0.76 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.94 per game and currently ranked 30th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +45.36, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: +3, INTs: -4, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +3.53,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 13, TDS: 4, PA/G: 30.8, YDS/G: 404.7
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Dylan Sampson
10.60
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Kenny Gainwell
14.86
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Dylan Sampson
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2025 CLE 16 72 198 2.8 0 43 35 330 9.4 3
3-YEAR AVG 8 36 99 2.8 0 22 18 165 9.4 2
Totals 16 72 198 2.8 0 43 35 330 9.4 3
Career Kenny Gainwell
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
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