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Austin Ekeler or Dylan SampsonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Dylan Sampson is listed out (knee) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Austin Ekeler is a Washington Commanders running back who averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Dylan Sampson is a Cleveland Browns running back who averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBWashington Commanders
Austin Ekeler
PPG
9.0
Games
14
Rush Yds
425
Rush TDs
3
Rec
45
Rec Yds
360
Bye
Week 14
RBCleveland Browns
Dylan Sampson
PPG
4.7
Games
15
Rush Yds
175
Rec
33
Rec Yds
271
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Ekeler vs Dylan Sampson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAustin EkelerDylan Sampson
PPG (Half-PPR)9.04.7
Games Played1415
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)12671
Rushing Yards425175
Rush Yds/Game30.411.7
Rushing TDs30
Receptions4533
Receiving Yards360271
Targets040
Total TDs52
Age-21
Experience-1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Ekeler or Dylan Sampson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Ekeler and Dylan Sampson is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7.

Should I draft Austin Ekeler or Dylan Sampson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler and Dylan Sampson average in 2025?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Austin Ekeler and Dylan Sampson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Ekeler (WAS) has a bye in Week 14, and Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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