Dylan Sampson or Bam Knight?
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: Bam Knight — 5 of 6 experts
- Trade value: close to even
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| Dylan Sampson | Bam Knight | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 6 experts rank Dylan Sampson ahead · 1 rank Bam Knight ahead | RB54#46–#66 | RB53#43–#62edge |
| Week 9 | RB35#26–#42edge | RB65#47–#85 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 8.8edge | 5.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #221 overall | 3 #254 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +71 ranks · +96 val | +99 ranks · +96 val |
| Rostered | 25% | 8% |
| Bye | 11 | 14 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.08859% to play |
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 Bam Knight?
- Dylan Sampson. This week's consensus has Dylan Sampson at RB35 (range #26–#42) and Bam Knight at RB65 (range #47–#85). Projections: 8.8 vs 5.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dylan Sampson or Bam Knight?
- Bam Knight. Rest-of-season consensus: Dylan Sampson RB54 (range #46–#66) vs Bam Knight RB53 (range #43–#62). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dylan Sampson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dylan Sampson for Bam Knight?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dylan Sampson is ranked #221 overall and Bam Knight #254, 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.