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 Malachi Fields
Malachi Fields Building Momentum Heading into Philadelphia Matchup
Rookie Malachi Fields has firmly cemented his role as an everyday starter on the outside opposite Malik Nabers. He enters Week 9 coming off a productive four-catch, 83-yard outing against Houston, with the Giants' coaching staff signaling expanding plans for him in J.J. McCarthy's passing attack.
Even with his arrow pointing up, fantasy managers should view Fields primarily as a high-upside stash or deep-league flex option. Our weekly projection pencils him in for about 2.3 catches and 35 receiving yards. Philadelphia enters on a six-game losing streak, but a low 38.5-point projected total suggests a grind-it-out game script that could restrict McCarthy's aerial volume.
