Dylan Sampson or Jaleel McLaughlin?
Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Dylan Sampson
- Rest of season: Dylan Sampson — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Dylan Sampson | Jaleel McLaughlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Dylan Sampson ahead · 0 rank Jaleel McLaughlin ahead | RB54#46–#66edge | RB81#77–#87 |
| Week 9 | RB35#26–#42edge | RB80#69–#89 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 8.8edge | 1.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #221 overall | 2 #344 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +71 ranks · +96 val | +62 ranks · +39 val |
| Rostered | 25% | 2% |
| Bye | 11 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Dylan Sampson or Jaleel McLaughlin?
- Dylan Sampson. This week's consensus has Dylan Sampson at RB35 (range #26–#42) and Jaleel McLaughlin at RB80 (range #69–#89). Projections: 8.8 vs 1.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dylan Sampson or Jaleel McLaughlin?
- Dylan Sampson. Rest-of-season consensus: Dylan Sampson RB54 (range #46–#66) vs Jaleel McLaughlin RB81 (range #77–#87). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dylan Sampson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dylan Sampson for Jaleel McLaughlin?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dylan Sampson is ranked #221 overall and Jaleel McLaughlin #344, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.