Dylan Sampson or Mike Washington Jr.?
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: Mike Washington Jr. — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Mike Washington Jr.
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Dylan Sampson | Mike Washington Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Dylan Sampson ahead · 7 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead | RB54#46–#66 | RB35#33–#37edge |
| Week 9 | RB35#26–#42edge | RB36#30–#38 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 8.8edge | 7.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #221 overall | 6 #138 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +71 ranks · +96 val | +37 ranks · +131 val |
| Rostered | 25% | 47% |
| Bye | 11 | 13 |
| 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 Mike Washington Jr.?
- Dylan Sampson. This week's consensus has Dylan Sampson at RB35 (range #26–#42) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB36 (range #30–#38). Projections: 8.8 vs 7.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dylan Sampson or Mike Washington Jr.?
- Mike Washington Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Dylan Sampson RB54 (range #46–#66) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB35 (range #33–#37). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Washington Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dylan Sampson for Mike Washington Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dylan Sampson is ranked #221 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #138, so Mike Washington Jr. carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.