Outlook Dylan Sampson
Dylan Sampson at New Orleans: Carving Out a High-Value Pass-Catching Role
Since returning from a knee injury on injured reserve, Sampson has quickly carved out a defined role as Cleveland's primary passing-down back behind Quinshon Judkins. Across his past two games, he has caught 9 of 11 targets for 94 receiving yards, providing explosive playmaking when given opportunities.
With fellow running back Raheim Sanders on injured reserve, Sampson's role in the rotation is firmly secure. Our weekly projection lands him at 8.4 PPR fantasy points, highlighted by nearly 3 receptions for 22 yards and 21 rushing yards. That pass-catching floor makes him a viable flex option in deeper leagues, especially if quarterback Deshaun Watson's concussion leads to a conservative, checkdown-heavy game plan against New Orleans.
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Outlook Eli Raridon
Eli Raridon vs. Packers — Deep Sleeper Potential If Opportunity Knocks
Operating as New England's number two tight end behind Hunter Henry, Raridon could see an expanded role with Henry missing practice due to a foot injury. The rookie has carved out steady situational looks, drawing eight targets over the last two weeks and finding the end zone in Week 7.
Our projections slate Raridon for roughly 1.8 receptions, 23 receiving yards, and 6.0 fantasy points against Green Bay. Rostered in just 3% of leagues, he remains mostly a stash candidate, but he possesses intriguing punt-play upside in deep leagues if Henry is ultimately ruled out.
