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Dylan Sampson or Denzel Boston

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
Dylan Sampson

Dylan Sampson

RB • Cleveland Browns CLE
Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston

WR • Cleveland Browns CLE
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Sampson over Boston

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Sampson ... 0%

BOTH ... 17.39%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.7
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.5 18.4 0.1 2.2 15.9 0.1 6.7
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Outlook Dylan Sampson

Dylan Sampson at Pittsburgh: Modest Rotational Role in a Defensive Slog

Dylan Sampson returned from injured reserve last week and looked explosive, tallying 77 total yards on nine touches against Tennessee. Operating as Cleveland's clear change-of-pace back behind Quinshon Judkins, Sampson has re-established his role in the offense and enters Week 8 without an injury designation.

While his pass-catching ability provides standalone utility, touches will likely be limited in an AFC North rivalry with a low projected total. Our models project Sampson for roughly 34 total yards and two receptions, totaling 6.6 fantasy points. Rostered in 17% of leagues, he remains a bench stash or deep-league flex play.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boston over Sampson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Boston ... 43.48%

BOTH ... 17.39%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11.37
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.87 50.68 0.36 11.37
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Outlook Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston at Pittsburgh — Division Clash Brings Volatile Flex Value

Denzel Boston continues to operate as an outside starter for Cleveland, pacing the Browns' receiving corps with 372 receiving yards and three touchdowns through his first seven games. While his target volume has stayed steady with 13 targets over his past two outings, his yardage efficiency has dipped following his explosive start to the season.

Facing Pittsburgh in a tough AFC North road test with a modest projected game total, Boston profiles as a viable Flex option for fantasy lineups. Our weekly projection lands at 8.5 fantasy points on roughly three receptions and 51 yards, leaving his weekly ceiling tied to whether he can connect on another signature downfield strike.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Dylan Sampson
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
6457.503320
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
6457.503320
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Denzel Boston
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3279.0150
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
44210.5150
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Dylan Sampson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Denzel Boston
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Dylan Sampson
OWN
18%
+3.39 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+1.66 compared to last week
OWN/START Denzel Boston
OWN
95%
-2.5 compared to last week
START
44%
-11.47 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Dylan Sampson
35th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Denzel Boston
29th
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 35th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 84th with 7.70 total points (3.85 avg).
  • Currently 131.3 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He is in a heck of a slump. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • 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.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.9 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 81st among RB.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 83rd among RB.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 46th among RB.
  • Ranked 103rd in targets and is currently among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 45 (22.50 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 78th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 72nd among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 5 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -6, Rush AVG: +5.5 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: -12, Rec Yards: -72 Rec TDs: -1,
  • 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: 100, RUSH YDS: 415, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 20, REC YDS: 150, REC TDS: 2
Breakdown Denzel Boston

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 29th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 57.20 total points (8.17 avg).
  • Currently 80.96 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.1.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 49th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 25 in reception yards with 372 and 18.60 YPC and is currently ranked 24th among WR.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 15th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 58th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 7 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +20, Rec Yards: +372 Rec TDs: +3,
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 58, REC YDS: 700, REC TDS: 7
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Dylan Sampson

No Injury Reported

Injury Denzel Boston

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Dylan Sampson

Week 8
Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.71321.001171815.15
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 6th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 4th with 56.00 total points (8.00 avg).
  • Currently 13 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 321.00 per game and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 6 in turnovers with 11 (1.57 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 637 (91.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 16th in pass defense with 1610 (230.00 per game).
  • Top 10 in sacks with 18 (2.57 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 7 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 19.71 per game and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.14 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +22.37, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: -6, INTs: +2, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -4.79,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.2, YDS/G: 379.3
Matchups Denzel Boston

Week 8
Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.71321.001171815.15
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 6th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 4th with 56.00 total points (8.00 avg).
  • Currently 13 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 321.00 per game and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 6 in turnovers with 11 (1.57 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 637 (91.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 16th in pass defense with 1610 (230.00 per game).
  • Top 10 in sacks with 18 (2.57 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 7 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 19.71 per game and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.14 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +22.37, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: -6, INTs: +2, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -4.79,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.2, YDS/G: 379.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Dylan Sampson
8.60
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Denzel Boston
13.46
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
2026 CLE 1 6 45 7.5 0 3 3 32 10.7 0
ON PACE 2 15 109 7.5 0 7 7 78 10.7 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 36 99 2.8 0 22 18 165 9.4 2
Totals 17 78 243 3.1 0 46 38 362 9.5 3
Career Denzel Boston
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 CLE 7 42 20 372 18.6 3 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 102 49 903 18.6 7 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 7 42 20 372 18.6 3 0 0 0 0
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